Which Country Exports the Most Chalk and Dolomite in the World?

In 2016, approx. 1.5M tonnes of dolomite were exported worldwide; waning by -13.9% against the previous year figure. In general, dolomite exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, an increase of 19% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global dolomite exports attained its maximum volume of 2.4M tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, dolomite exports stood at $116M in 2016. Overall, dolomite exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, global dolomite exports attained its maximum level of $190M in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Dolomite Exporting Countries in the World

1. France (24.1 million USD)

2. Denmark (18.9 million USD)

3. Germany (11.0 million USD)

4. Spain (10.0 million USD)

5. Belgium (9.0 million USD)

6. Netherlands (6.2 million USD)

7. Saudi Arabia (5.5 million USD)

8. United Kingdom (3.8 million USD)

9. Iran (3.4 million USD)

10. Greece (2.8 million USD)

11. Russia (1.8 million USD)

12. Argentina (1.1 million USD)

Dolomite Exports By Country

France (418K tonnes), and Denmark (343K tonnes) represented the main exporters of dolomite in 2016, resulting at near 28%, and 23% of total exports, respectively. Belgium (184K tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (126K tonnes), and Spain (70K tonnes). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (66K tonnes), the UK (36K tonnes), Greece (33K tonnes), the Netherlands (32K tonnes), Argentina (25K tonnes), Russia (24K tonnes), and Iran (23K tonnes) together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of dolomite exports, among the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+143.3% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dolomite markets worldwide were France ($24M), Denmark ($19M) and Germany ($11M), together accounting for 47% of global exports.Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Iran, Greece, Russia and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Saudi Arabia (+70.5% per year) had the highest rates of growth with regard to the dolomite exports, in terms of the main exporting countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dolomite Export Prices By Country

In 2016, the average export price for dolomite amounted to $77 per tonne, coming up by 3% against the previous year. Overall, dolomite export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when export price increased by 19% year-to-year. In that year, average dolomite export price attained its maximum level of $89 per tonne. From 2012 to 2016, growth of average dolomite export price stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst major exporting countries. In 2016, the country with the highest export prices was the Netherlands ($191 per tonne), while Argentina ($45 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of dolomite export prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.6% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 2509 - Chalk.

Source: World: Chalk And Dolomite - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025