Belgium: Mercury Market 2022

Mercury Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian mercury market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Mercury consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Mercury Production in Belgium

In value terms, mercury production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Mercury production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Mercury Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X kg of mercuries were exported from Belgium; waning by -X% on the year before. In general, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mercury exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X kg), Italy (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of mercury exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Romania and Germany, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mercury exported from Belgium were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Romania and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +X%, 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

The average mercury export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mercury Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of mercuries were imported into Belgium; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, mercury imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X kg) and the Czech Republic (X kg) were the main suppliers of mercury imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France and the United States, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercury to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury import price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform