EU: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in the EU

The EU mercury market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The total consumption 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in the EU

In value terms, mercury production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Mercury Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mercuries, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Germany (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Slovakia (X%) and Belgium (X%). Romania (X kg), Spain (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest mercury supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($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 Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

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. Overall, the export price showed a strong expansion. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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.

Mercury Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of mercuries were imported in the European Union; growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Romania (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Germany (X%). The following importers - Greece (X kg), France (X kg) and the Czech Republic (X kg) - together made up X% 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mercuries in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 France ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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