Spain: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Spain

The Spanish calcium carbonate market contracted significantly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Calcium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in Spain

In value terms, calcium carbonate production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw resilient growth. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, the amount of calcium carbonate exported from Spain dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the year before. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of calcium carbonate exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Brazil, Italy, Algeria, Belgium and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from Spain were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Italy, Portugal, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, Chile, Belgium, Brazil, Argentina and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, calcium carbonate export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Spain

For the fifth consecutive year, Spain recorded growth in overseas purchases of calcium carbonate, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, 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 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to Spain, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest calcium carbonate suppliers to Spain were Portugal ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2022, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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