Peru: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian chalk and dolomite market rose modestly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a resilient expansion. Chalk and dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Peru

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production rose to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2023, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of chalk and dolomite, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Venezuela (X tons) were the main destinations of chalk and dolomite exports from Peru, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X), Chile ($X) and Venezuela ($X) were the largest markets for chalk and dolomite exported from Peru worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

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. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Chile (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2023, supplies from abroad of chalk and dolomite decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports dropped notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest chalk and dolomite supplier to Peru, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Peru, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chalk and dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform