Asia-Pacific: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific talc and steatite market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, talc and steatite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, exports of talc and steatite in Asia-Pacific dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) represented the major exporter of talc and steatite, mixing up X% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%), Afghanistan (X%) and Australia (X%). South Korea (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest talc and steatite supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Talc and steatite imports rose significantly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and China (X tons) were the major importers of talc and steatite, together mixing up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Thailand ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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