EU: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in the EU

The EU calcium carbonate market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in the EU

In value terms, calcium carbonate production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), Greece (X%) and France (X%). Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate supplying countries in the European Union were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of calcium carbonate imports in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Finland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Romania, Finland and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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