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EU - Sodium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jun 7, 2022

EU Sodium Carbonate Imports Surpass Record $870M

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Sodium Carbonate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU sodium carbonate market was estimated at approx. $2.3B in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). 

EU Sodium Carbonate Consumption by Country 

Sodium carbonate consumption volume in the EU was estimated at approx. 6.2M tons in 2021. The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, Spain and France, with a combined 39% share of total consumption. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Belgium, Sweden, and Austria. 

EU Sodium Carbonate Production

In 2021, approx. 5.2M tons of sodium carbonate were produced in the European Union. The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, Bulgaria and Spain, together accounting for 56% of total production. France, Poland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%. 

EU Sodium Carbonate Exports

In 2021, the amount of sodium carbonate exported in the European Union surged to 3.2M tons, rising by 27% against the year before. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. 

In value terms, exports skyrocketed to $704M in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. 

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (1,171K tons) and Germany (785K tons) represented roughly 62% of total exports in 2021. Spain (521K tons) took a 16% share of total volume, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (8%), France (7.3%) and Belgium (4.8%).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($223M), Germany ($209M) and Spain ($94M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 75% share of total supplies.

Germany, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries from 2007 to 2021. Shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $222 per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.1% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($296 per ton), while Spain ($180 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

EU Sodium Carbonate Imports 

In 2021, the amount of sodium carbonate imported in the European Union soared to 3.9M tons, increasing by 19% compared to 2020. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2007 to 2021.

In value terms, imports surged to $871M in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2007 to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (570K tons), Spain (555K tons), the Netherlands (521K tons) and Germany (461K tons) represented the main importer of sodium carbonate in the European Union, mixing up 54% of total volume. It was distantly followed by Belgium (282K tons), France (279K tons), Portugal (221K tons), Poland (190K tons) and the Czech Republic (188K tons), together constituting a 30% share of total imports.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($124M), Italy ($114M) and Germany ($110M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 40% share of total supplies. These countries were followed by Spain, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Poland, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports from 2007 to 2021, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sodium carbonate market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20134310 - Disodium carbonate

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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