Poland: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish calcium carbonate market increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Calcium carbonate consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of calcium carbonate decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main destinations of calcium carbonate exports from Poland, together comprising X% of total exports. Belarus, Romania, Germany, Ukraine, Slovenia, Belgium, Norway and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Belarus, Ukraine, Germany, Romania, Slovenia, Norway and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of calcium carbonate, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcium carbonate imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Brazil, Croatia, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Spain, Austria, Croatia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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