Portugal: Pyrites Market Overview 2020

Pyrites Market Size in Portugal

The revenue of the pyrites market in Portugal amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, pyrites consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the pyrites market attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the pyrites market remained at a lower figure.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Portugal

Pyrites exports from Portugal totaled X kg in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pyrites exports continue to indicate a precipitous drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, pyrites exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pyrites exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Portugal, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for pyrites exports from Portugal.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pyrites export price amounted to $X per tonne, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the pyrites export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -X% per year.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2018, the imports of pyrites into Portugal stood at X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pyrites imports continue to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, pyrites imports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of pyrites imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, pyrites imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X tonnes) constituted the largest pyrites supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pyrites imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Portugal, comprising X% of total pyrites imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average pyrites import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the pyrites import price continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for pyrites reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform