Asia: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Asia

The Asian chalk and dolomite market expanded to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Asia

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2023, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were exported in Asia; therefore, remained relatively stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports expanded to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters of chalk and dolomite, namely the United Arab Emirates, China, Thailand and the Philippines, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. India (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest chalk and dolomite supplying countries in Asia were Thailand ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Philippines, South Korea and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2023, the amount of chalk and dolomite imported in Asia rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan was the main importer of chalk and dolomite in Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by India (X%), China (X%) and Indonesia (X%). The following importers - Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chalk and dolomite imports into Japan stood at X%. At the same time, Indonesia (X%), Malaysia (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Indonesia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, China (X%) and India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Taiwan (Chinese) (X p.p.), Indonesia (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while China and India saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chalk and dolomite in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chalk and dolomite import price decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform