Eastern Europe: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European dolomite market expanded notably to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, dolomite production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of chalk and dolomite increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +93.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Slovakia was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 69% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (7.7%). Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to dolomite exports from Slovakia stood at +9.9%. At the same time, Belarus (+35.5%) and Poland (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +35.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Russia (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belarus (+15 p.p.) and Slovakia (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland and Russia saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -13.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the largest dolomite supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 15% share.

In Slovakia, dolomite exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.0% per year) and Russia (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 8.2%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Dolomite Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were imported in Eastern Europe; jumping by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the largest importers of chalk and dolomite in 2021, accounting for approx. 37% and 32% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), mixing up a 21% share of total imports. Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +6.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 5.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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