Austria: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian talc and steatite market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Austria

In value terms, talc and steatite production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were exported from Austria; leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated temperate growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talc and steatite exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X 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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of talc and steatite imported into Austria shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, India, Pakistan, Slovenia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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