EU: Antimony Market 2024

Antimony Market Size in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU antimony market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption showed a mild reduction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Antimony Production in the EU

In value terms, antimony production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Exports

Exports in the EU

Antimony exports surged to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, antimony exports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Portugal represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Portugal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the antimony exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Portugal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, antimony exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Antimony Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of antimony imported in the European Union dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of antimony imports in 2023 were France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform