Belgium - Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Belgium - Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium
  4. Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium

Price for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $650 per ton, falling by -48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 331% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,547 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($2,674 per ton), while the price for Spain ($400 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $603 per ton in September 2023, reducing by -68.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 116% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $4,172 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,177 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($255 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (+393.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium

Imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths into Belgium skyrocketed to 3.1K tons in 2022, growing by 190% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths soared to $2M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain10.818.4156938342.9%
France19616930532017.8%
Morocco483366562291-15.5%
Germany9.91072.8147145.8%
Turkey9.80.37.5133138.5%
Netherlands27145716192.7-30.1%
Others33.247.816012354.7%
Total1,0141,1651,3552,04426.3%

Top Suppliers of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths to Belgium in 2022:

  1. Spain (2348.2 tons)
  2. France (236.6 tons)
  3. Netherlands (219.1 tons)
  4. Germany (175.0 tons)
  5. Turkey (126.1 tons)
  6. Morocco (108.7 tons)

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -50.5% to 305 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths shrank notably to $500K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95%.

Export of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Dominican RepublicN/A0.1N/A63.92427.8%
Germany0.510.733.258.3388.5%
UruguayN/AN/A41.356.536.8%
Luxembourg14.7N/A26.651.952.3%
Netherlands74.024.115937.3-20.4%
France3.112.411435.3125.0%
Switzerland24.05.70.528.55.9%
Israel16.60.91.318.33.3%
Cameroon3.181.0N/A12.659.6%
VenezuelaN/A12287.9N/A-28.0%
Others58.712214113833.0%
Total19537960550036.9%

Top Export Markets for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (62.6 tons)
  2. Luxembourg (38.1 tons)
  3. France (36.7 tons)
  4. Israel (33.2 tons)
  5. Uruguay (30.4 tons)
  6. Germany (21.4 tons)
  7. Dominican Republic (17.2 tons)
  8. Switzerland (15.9 tons)
  9. Cameroon (9.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23201100 - Ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or earths including bricks, blocks, slabs, panels, tiles, hollow bricks, cylinder shells and pipes excluding filter plates containing kieselguhr and quartz

Country coverage:

  • Belgium

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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