Brazil: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian talc and steatite market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Brazil

In value terms, talc and steatite production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, shipments abroad of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports. Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Italy ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to Brazil, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest talc and steatite suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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