Europe: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Europe

The Europe market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Europe

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main exporters of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, together constituting X% of total exports. The following exporters - Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Russia, Ireland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 France ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports in Europe

In 2022, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths in Europe contracted to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic dominates earths structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The UK (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ireland (X tons) and Greece (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Greece (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Bulgaria (X%), Ireland (X%), Lithuania (X%), Germany (X%), France (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.), Ireland (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Spain and the UK saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths importing markets in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Greece, France, the Czech Republic, Spain, Lithuania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Greece, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($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 mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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