Netherlands: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch dolomite market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, dolomite production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 708% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of chalk and dolomite increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +19.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +25.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of dolomite exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 86% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further 7.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +82.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dolomite exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. France, Italy and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +67.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into the Netherlands; jumping by 19% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dolomite imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to the Netherlands, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+1.1% per year) and Germany (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to -8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.1% per year) and Norway (+3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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