Scandinavia: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia feldspar market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Feldspar Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, feldspar production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Feldspar Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2023, feldspar exports in Scandinavia dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar exports fell modestly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland was the largest exporter of feldspar in Scandinavia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to feldspar exports from Finland stood at X%. Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (X p.p.) and Sweden (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest feldspar supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Finland amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, feldspar export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%).

Feldspar Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, purchases abroad of feldspar increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar imports surged to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Norway was the largest importer of feldspar in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Norway increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported feldspar in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Norway, feldspar imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform