Eastern Europe: Arsenic Market 2024

Arsenic Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European arsenic market was estimated at $X in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Arsenic Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, arsenic production contracted markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Arsenic Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Arsenic exports expanded sharply to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, arsenic exports reached $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the arsenic exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest arsenic supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Poland, arsenic exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Poland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%).

Arsenic Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of arsenic imported in Eastern Europe surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, arsenic imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importer of arsenic in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the arsenic imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Romania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported arsenic in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

In Poland, arsenic imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bulgaria (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform