Czech Republic: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2023, the Czech talc and steatite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Talc and steatite consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Talc and steatite exports from the Czech Republic expanded sharply to X tons in 2023, growing by X% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate 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. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2023, purchases abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports rose to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Finland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest talc and steatite suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform