Europe: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Europe

The Europe activated natural mineral products market rose markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Europe

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of activated natural mineral products increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) was the largest exporter of activated natural mineral products, comprising X% of total exports. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Greece experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of activated natural mineral products. At the same time, Spain (X%), Italy (X%), the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Germany (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Greece saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Europe 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%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports in Europe

Activated natural mineral products imports stood at X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following importers - Austria (X tons), Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, the UK, Austria, Spain, Ukraine and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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