Mullite Price in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Mullite Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Mullite Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Mullite Imports in Belgium
4. Mullite Exports in Belgium

Mullite Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mullite import price amounted to $1,349 per ton, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mullite import price increased by +91.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1,402 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,862 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Mullite Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mullite export price amounted to $862 per ton, rising by 61% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $953 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,073 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($837 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 France (+4.7%).

Mullite Imports in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of mullites imported into Belgium skyrocketed to 1.2K tons, jumping by 16% against 2021. In general, imports saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mullite imports surged to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 109%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Mullite to Belgium in 2022:

1. United States (588.4 tons)
2. Germany (552.4 tons)
3. Czech Republic (26.3 tons)
4. China (25.0 tons)

Mullite Exports in Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of mullites decreased by -25.9% to 687 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,189% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mullite exports skyrocketed to $592K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 989%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Mullite from Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (557.2 tons)
2. France (104.0 tons)
3. Italy (20.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform