United Kingdom: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in the UK

The UK market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates shrank dramatically to $X in 2021, declining by -43.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a sharp contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in the UK

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -7.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 225%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from the UK, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland amounted to +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.9% per year) and France (+2.4% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from the UK, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+6,000.8% per year) and Germany (+19.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 651% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+79.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates were imported into the UK; which is down by -25.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports declined markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 72%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports to the UK, together accounting for 79% of total imports. China, the United States, Germany and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +73.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Germany, China, Italy and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +14.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -48.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 79%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+61.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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