France: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in France

The French talc and steatite market dropped to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in France

In value terms, talc and steatite production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from France

Talc and steatite exports from France was estimated at X tons in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports expanded sharply 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, talc and steatite imports into France stood at X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Austria, India, Germany, Spain and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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