Greece: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Greece

The Greek talc and steatite market amounted to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Talc and steatite consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Greece

In value terms, talc and steatite production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Greece

Talc and steatite exports from Greece shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Greece, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talc and steatite exports to Israel exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Israel amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X), Italy ($X) and Albania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, 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

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Albania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Greece

Talc and steatite imports into Greece shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest talc and steatite supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, talc and steatite imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (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 Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, talc and steatite import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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