Sweden: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish talc and steatite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Talc And Steatite Production in Sweden

In value terms, talc and steatite production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, overseas shipments of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from Sweden, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Norway ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from Sweden worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of talc and steatite, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a tangible 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Finland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing 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 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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