EU: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in the EU

The EU talc and steatite market expanded modestly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in the EU

In value terms, talc and steatite production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were exported in the European Union; waning by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports stood at $X in 2023. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the main exporters of talc and steatite, together making up X% of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Belgium, Spain and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of talc and steatite imported in the European Union shrank significantly to X tons, dropping by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of talc and steatite imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest talc and steatite importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform