Hungary: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian chalk and dolomite market was estimated at $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Hungary

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Chalk and dolomite production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2023, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were exported from Hungary; with a decrease of X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk and dolomite exports from Hungary, 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 Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Hungary, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Croatia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chalk and dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 North Macedonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. 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, chalk and dolomite imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 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

In 2023, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest chalk and dolomite supplier to Hungary, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovenia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Hungary, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform