Scandinavia: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia talc and steatite market expanded to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, talc and steatite production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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 Scandinavia

Talc and steatite exports dropped dramatically to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. Norway (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to talc and steatite exports from Sweden stood at X%. Finland (X%) and Norway (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Norway (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest talc and steatite supplier in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Sweden, talc and steatite exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($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 other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2023, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a noticeable 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Sweden (X tons) represented the main importer of talc and steatite, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported talc and steatite in Scandinavia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Norway (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, 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 Finland ($X per ton), while Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform