EU: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU feldspar market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Feldspar Production in the EU

In value terms, feldspar production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Feldspar Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, feldspar exports in the European Union declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar exports dropped to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) was the key exporter of feldspar, generating X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Spain (X%) and Germany (X%). The following exporters - Finland (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

Italy was also the fastest-growing in terms of the feldspar exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Portugal (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest feldspar supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Feldspar Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, imports of feldspar in the European Union reduced dramatically to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Italy increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%) and Portugal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands, Germany and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest feldspar importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Bulgaria and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, feldspar import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import 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 importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform