Spain: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish talc and steatite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Talc and steatite consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Talc And Steatite Production in Spain

In value terms, talc and steatite production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Spain

For the third year in a row, Spain recorded decline in overseas shipments of talc and steatite, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from Spain, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Spain were Belgium ($X), Brazil ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, China, South Africa, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Tunisia, Italy and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Portugal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, the amount of talc and steatite imported into Spain shrank modestly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Spain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, talc and steatite imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Spain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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