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United Kingdom - Chalk And Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Chalk and Dolomite Price in the UK - 2023

Chalk and Dolomite Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average chalk and dolomite import price amounted to $79.6 per ton, which is down by -7.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 79% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $166 per ton. From February 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($383 per ton), while the price for Norway ($63.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk and Dolomite Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chalk and dolomite export price amounted to $79 per ton, dropping by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $153 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($307 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($57 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk and Dolomite Imports in the UK

In 2022, the amount of chalk and dolomite imported into the UK skyrocketed to 326K tons, jumping by 33% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports skyrocketed to $26M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chalk and Dolomite in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	5.3	4.8	5.7	15.3	42.4%
Norway	4.4	4.5	5.0	4.9	3.7%
Ireland	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.0	0%
Greece	N/A	N/A	0.5	0.6	20.0%
Turkey	0.3	0.6	1.1	0.5	18.6%
Portugal	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.5	35.7%
Germany	4.8	0.1	0.4	0.1	-72.5%
Others	3.4	3.1	2.7	3.0	-4.1%
Total	18.4	13.4	15.8	25.8	11.9%

Top Suppliers of Chalk and Dolomite to the UK in 2022:

Spain (200.8K tons)
Norway (77.0K tons)
Portugal (14.5K tons)
Ireland (10.5K tons)
Greece (10.4K tons)
Turkey (4.7K tons)
Germany (0.2K tons)

Chalk and Dolomite Exports in the UK

Chalk and dolomite exports from the UK expanded sharply to 79K tons in 2022, surging by 7.3% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports expanded modestly to $6.3M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +70.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Chalk and Dolomite in the UK (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Ireland	1,408	1,829	4,288	569	-26.1%
Sweden	490	362	307	501	0.7%
Israel	230	189	219	298	9.0%
Iceland	N/A	N/A	2.4	288	11900.0%
Germany	490	180	120	102	-40.7%
Norway	0.4	0.1	31.9	79.5	483.6%
Bangladesh	204	111	92.2	49.0	-37.8%
Belgium	125	58.6	87.5	40.8	-31.1%
France	173	109	58.9	23.8	-48.4%
Others	1,208	829	917	4,302	52.7%
Total	4,327	3,669	6,124	6,253	13.1%

Top Export Markets for Chalk and Dolomite from the UK in 2022:

Ireland (8.8K tons)
Sweden (1.7K tons)
Israel (1.0K tons)
Iceland (1.0K tons)
Bangladesh (0.9K tons)
Germany (0.5K tons)
Belgium (0.4K tons)
Norway (0.4K tons)
France (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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United Kingdom

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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
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32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023