Netherlands - Chalk And Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Significant Drop in Chalk and Dolomite Imports to the Netherlands, Falling to $29M in 2023

Netherlands Chalk And Dolomite Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by -12.9% to 829K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked at 1.1M tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports fell to $29M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $59M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.Netherlands Chalk And Dolomite Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Chalk And Dolomite in Netherlands (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Belgium45.624.219.619.920.921.415.621.119.522.118.2
Germany10.48.36.95.14.27.75.86.88.66.66.2
France1.91.70.90.50.90.70.70.61.01.31.8
Spain0.70.90.71.31.21.71.21.01.31.21.4
RomaniaN/A0.40.60.70.70.80.60.70.91.30.6
Others0.62.62.31.40.30.20.20.50.51.00.7
Total59.338.231.229.028.232.524.130.731.833.528.7

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (705K tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to the Netherlands, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (80K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (20K tons), with a 2.4% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.6% per year) and France (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to the Netherlands, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($6.2M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled -8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.1% per year) and France (-0.8% per year).

Imports by Type

In 2023, dolomite (586K tons) constituted the largest type of chalk and dolomite supplied to the Netherlands, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, chalk (243K tons), twofold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of dolomite imports amounted to +1.9%.

In value terms, dolomite ($15M) and chalk ($14M) constituted the most imported types of chalk and dolomite in the Netherlands.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the chalk and dolomite price amounted to $35 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $54 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($89 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($26 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chalk and dolomite market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
  • Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

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    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
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    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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