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Malaysia: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Malaysia

In 2021, the Malaysian dolomite market decreased by -4.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. Dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Malaysia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by -54.7% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 535% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dolomite exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Brunei Darussalam (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of dolomite exports from Malaysia, with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, New Zealand, Thailand, Belgium and India, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of +129.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dolomite exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, India, New Zealand, Thailand and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 33%.

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +68.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+34.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Dolomite Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by -11.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 304% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of dolomite imports to Malaysia, with a combined 74% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Malaysia were Switzerland ($X), Norway ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports.

Norway, with a CAGR of +53.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chalk and dolomite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2021 were Peru, China and Russia, with a combined 44% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United States, Brazil, Poland, Mexico, India, Hungary and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of chalk and dolomite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Peru, China and Russia, together comprising 45% of global production. These countries were followed by the United States, Brazil, Poland, Mexico, Canada, the Philippines, Hungary and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of chalk and dolomite to Malaysia?

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Malaysia were Switzerland, Norway and Thailand, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of chalk and dolomite from Malaysia?

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam and Bangladesh constituted the largest markets for dolomite exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, India, New Zealand, Thailand and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What is the average export price for chalk and dolomite in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $202 per ton, surging by 43% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chalk and dolomite in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $142 per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

Country coverage:

Malaysia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023