Italy: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Italy

After four years of growth, the Italian activated natural mineral products market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Italy

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated perceptible growth 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of activated natural mineral products exported from Italy skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for activated natural mineral products exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Tunisia, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Italy

In 2022, purchases abroad of activated natural mineral products increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to Italy were Greece ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average activated natural mineral products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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