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Greece - Silicates, Commercial Alkali Metal Silicates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Silicates Price in Greece - 2023

Silicates Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022

The average silicates import price stood at $885 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, silicates import price increased by +16.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($1,337 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($491 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicates Price in Greece (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average silicates export price amounted to $1,537 per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 245%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($1,938 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($712 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 North Macedonia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicates Imports in Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates decreased by -6.3% to 2.3K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 30%.

In value terms, silicates imports soared to $2M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Silicates in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	381	488	415	648	19.4%
Egypt	68.7	130	250	565	101.9%
Belgium	93.4	160	214	236	36.2%
Germany	83.5	150	177	145	20.2%
Netherlands	136	154	116	129	-1.7%
Austria	103	88.7	74.3	92.3	-3.6%
Romania	222	13.1	N/A	6.9	-68.6%
Others	259	281	323	206	-7.3%
Total	1,347	1,465	1,569	2,027	14.6%

Top Suppliers of Silicates to Greece in 2022:

Egypt (1149.7 tons)
Spain (484.6 tons)
Belgium (203.8 tons)
Germany (154.8 tons)
Netherlands (126.4 tons)
Austria (80.3 tons)
Romania (5.3 tons)

Silicates Exports in Greece

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates, when their volume increased by 22% to 40 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decline.

In value terms, silicates exports surged to $61K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Silicates in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Qatar	N/A	N/A	N/A	29.8	0%
Albania	22.7	52.3	18.0	17.3	-8.7%
Cyprus	2.6	0.8	1.3	8.7	49.6%
North Macedonia	1.5	0.7	2.7	4.0	38.7%
Romania	N/A	1.5	8.8	1.5	0.0%
Bulgaria	8.2	2.1	3.8	0.1	-77.0%
Mozambique	2.1	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Brazil	9.7	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	1.2	7.1	N/A	491.7%
Total	46.8	58.4	41.8	61.3	9.4%

Top Export Markets for Silicates from Greece in 2022:

Qatar (20.1 tons)
Albania (11.5 tons)
Cyprus (4.5 tons)
North Macedonia (2.6 tons)
Romania (1.0 tons)
Bulgaria (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicates market in Greece. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20136240 - Silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates

Country coverage:

Greece

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Greece
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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