Benelux: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux talc and steatite market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in Benelux

In value terms, talc and steatite production dropped rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of talc and steatite in Benelux contracted to X tons, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a temperate 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, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. 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 fell in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the talc and steatite exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of talc and steatite, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest importer of talc and steatite, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the talc and steatite imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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