Greece: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Greece

The Greek gypsum and anhydrite market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Gypsum and anhydrite consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Greece

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Gypsum and anhydrite production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Greece

Gypsum and anhydrite exports from Greece expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum and anhydrite exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Lebanon was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum and anhydrite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Lebanon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gypsum and anhydrite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest gypsum and anhydrite suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, 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 average gypsum and anhydrite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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