Europe: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Europe

After two years of growth, the Europe feldspar market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Feldspar Production in Europe

In value terms, feldspar production expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Feldspar Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of feldspar exported in Europe contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2022 figures. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar exports reached $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible expansion 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. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Russia (X tons) held a minor 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, Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Czech Republic and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Ukraine (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Czech Republic, Ukraine, France and Russia saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest feldspar supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, feldspar export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

Feldspar Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, feldspar imports in Europe dropped remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) was the main importer of feldspar, generating X% of total imports. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Russia (X%) and Poland (X%). Bulgaria (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a little share 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 Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Germany, Spain and Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Italy (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Spain (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, Bulgaria and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase 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 Spain ($X per ton), while Russia ($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