Belgium: Pyrites Market 2024

Pyrites Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian pyrites market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pyrites Production in Belgium

In value terms, pyrites production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of pyrites exported from Belgium reached X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pyrites exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of pyrites exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Libya ($X), France ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest markets for pyrites exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Switzerland, 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

In 2022, the average pyrites export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price 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 destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of pyrites imported into Belgium surged to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pyrites imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest pyrites supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pyrites imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), eightfold. Luxembourg (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pyrites import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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