EU: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the EU

The EU gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the EU

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in the EU

In 2022, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports in the European Union rose to X tons, surging by X% against 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports declined to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion 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 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Cyprus (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Cyprus (X%), France (X%), Germany (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Slovakia, Austria, Belgium and Sweden saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in the EU

In 2022, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports in the European Union contracted modestly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the largest importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sweden (X%), Belgium (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%) and Finland (X%).

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Sweden (X%), France (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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