Belgium: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian talc and steatite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Talc and steatite consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Talc And Steatite Production in Belgium

In value terms, talc and steatite production reduced sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were exported from Belgium; shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Poland, the United States, Sweden, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, the United States, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 talc and steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, the United States, the Netherlands, Italy, Canada and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, the Netherlands, India, the United States, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, talc and steatite import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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