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

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In 2016, approx. 2.6M tonnes of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -4.0% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, an increase of 31% year-to-year. Global dolomite import peaked of 3.5M tonnes in 2012- however, from 2013 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, dolomite imports amounted to $142M in 2016. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a temperate contraction. Global dolomite import peaked of $220M in 2012- however, from 2013 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Dolomite Importing Countries in the World

1. Netherlands (18.7 million USD)

2. Belgium (14.9 million USD)

3. Germany (12.0 million USD)

4. France (10.8 million USD)

5. Finland (10.4 million USD)

6. Poland (8.6 million USD)

7. Sweden (6.2 million USD)

8. Denmark (2.6 million USD)

9. Belarus (1.9 million USD)

10. Argentina (0.9 million USD)

11. Colombia (0.1 million USD)

12. Greece (0.0 million USD)

Dolomite Imports By Country

In 2016, France (600K tonnes), distantly followed by Belgium (282K tonnes), the Netherlands (217K tonnes), Germany (191K tonnes), Poland (158K tonnes), and Finland (142K tonnes) were the main importers of dolomite, together comprising 62% of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (109K tonnes), Greece (90K tonnes), Denmark (66K tonnes), Belarus (61K tonnes), Colombia (60K tonnes), and Argentina (55K tonnes) together made up 17% of total imports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, Poland (+10.8%), Sweden (+7.5%), Finland (+5.6%), Belarus (+4.4%), and Denmark (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +10.8% from 2007-2016. Colombia, Argentina, and Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-1.6%), Germany (-3.5%), and the Netherlands (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2016, the share of the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium increased by 4%, 3%, and 2% percentage points, while Sweden (-2.0%), Finland (-2.1%), and Poland (-3.7%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dolomite markets worldwide were the Netherlands ($19M), Belgium ($15M) and Germany ($12M), together accounting for 32% of global imports.France, Finland, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Belarus, Argentina, Colombia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Colombia (+236.8% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of dolomite imports, among the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dolomite Import Prices By Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $55 per tonne in 2016, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, dolomite import price continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when import increased by 7% from the previous year level. In that year, average dolomite import price reached its maximum level of $72 per tonne. From 2009 to 2016, growth of average dolomite import price stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the Netherlands ($86 per tonne), while Greece ($0 per kg) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of dolomite import prices was attained by Argentina (+3.2% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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