Ukraine: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Ukraine

In 2022, the Ukrainian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exported from Ukraine soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Mongolia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Ukraine, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Ukraine, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mongolia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Israel (X.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Ukraine, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Russia (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 Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to Ukraine, together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Turkey, Italy, Slovakia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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