Germany: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Germany

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the German feldspar market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Feldspar consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Feldspar Production in Germany

In value terms, feldspar production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Feldspar production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Feldspar Exports

Exports from Germany

Feldspar exports from Germany shrank dramatically to X tons in 2023, declining by X% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar exports fell modestly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of feldspar exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for feldspar exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Slovenia, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, 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 feldspar export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Feldspar Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of feldspar decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, feldspar imports contracted notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of feldspar to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, feldspar imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest feldspar suppliers to Germany were Norway ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average feldspar import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform