Which Country Exports the Most Pre-Fabricated Structural Components in the World?
Non-Metallic Mineral Products May 28, 2018
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In 2016, the amount of non-metallic mineral product imported worldwide totaled 33M tonnes, reducing by -7.0% against the previous year figure. In general, non-metallic mineral product imports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of 8% year-to-year. Global non-metallic mineral product import peaked of 37M tonnes in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.
In value terms, non-metallic mineral product imports amounted to $7.3B in 2016. Overall, it indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased at an average annual rate of -1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, non-metallic mineral product imports increased by +68.0% against its level of 2009. Over the period under review, global non-metallic mineral product imports attained its maximum level in 2016, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Top Non-Metallic Mineral Product Importing Countries in the World
1. Netherlands (386.9 million USD)
2. China, Hong Kong SAR (343.7 million USD)
3. Singapore (337.2 million USD)
4. Germany (320.8 million USD)
5. France (288.2 million USD)
6. Austria (174.2 million USD)
7. Belgium (147.0 million USD)
8. Russia (108.2 million USD)
9. China (83.5 million USD)
10. United Arab Emirates (34.3 million USD)
11. Belarus (20.4 million USD)
12. Malaysia (16.9 million USD)
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Imports By Country
The imports of the four major importers of non-metallic mineral product, namely China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Belarus, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (1.6M tonnes), comprising 5% share of total non-metallic mineral product imports. United Arab Emirates (1.5M tonnes), the Netherlands (1.3M tonnes), Russia (1.3M tonnes), Germany (1.2M tonnes), France (1.2M tonnes), Belgium (795K tonnes), and Austria (746K tonnes) followed a long way behind this figure.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of non-metallic mineral product imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Russia (+15.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($387M), China, Hong Kong SAR ($344M) and Singapore ($337M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together comprising 15% of global imports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Russia, China, United Arab Emirates, Belarus and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 16%.
Malaysia (+22.0% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of non-metallic mineral product imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Import Prices By Country
In 2016, the average import price for non-metallic mineral product amounted to $221 per tonne, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, it indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2016: the import price value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, non-metallic mineral product import price increased by +39.9% against its level of 2008. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, an increase of 13% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average non-metallic mineral product import price reached its maximum level in 2016, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was the Netherlands ($298 per tonne), while Malaysia ($4 per tonne) was among the lowest.
From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of non-metallic mineral product import prices was attained by Belarus (+26.0% 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 6810 - Cement, concrete or artificial stone- whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
