Austria: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Austria

In 2023, the Austrian feldspar market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Feldspar Production in Austria

In value terms, feldspar production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Feldspar production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Feldspar Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2023, shipments abroad of feldspar increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons) was the main destination for feldspar exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, feldspar exports to Croatia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Croatia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) remains the key foreign market for feldspar exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Croatia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average feldspar export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Feldspar Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2023, the amount of feldspar imported into Austria surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) was the main feldspar supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of feldspar to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average feldspar import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, feldspar import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform