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World - Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Apr 1, 2022

China Strengthens Leadership in Global Dolomite Trade

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Exports

In 2021, overseas shipments of dolomite increased by 113% to 20M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, supplies skyrocketed to $542M in 2021. In general, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (9.1M tons) represented the major exporter of dolomite, mixing up 45% of total supplies. The United Arab Emirates (2.1M tons) held an 11% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Canada (9.2%), Belgium (5.6%), the Philippines (5.5%) and Slovakia (5%). Thailand (722K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, China ($276M) remains the largest dolomite supplier worldwide, comprising 51% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($39M), with a 7.3% share of global supplies. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.2% share.

In China, dolomite exports increased at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the period from 2007-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.6% per year) and Belgium (+1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $27 per ton, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($30 per ton), while the Philippines ($7.7 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

In 2021, global dolomite imports soared to 14M tons, growing by 16% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 30% y-o-y. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, dolomite imports skyrocketed to $563M in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2007 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $603M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (4.6M tons), distantly followed by Japan (2.4M tons), the U.S. (1.9M tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (0.7M tons) were the key importers of dolomite, together creating 67% of total purchases. China (582K tons), the Netherlands (567K tons), Ukraine (485K tons), Germany (484K tons), the Czech Republic (474K tons), Brazil (285K tons), Paraguay (264K tons) and the UK (224K tons) held a little share of total imports.

In value terms, China ($164M), India ($105M) and Japan ($89M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 64% share of global supplies.

Among the main importing countries, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period 2007-2021, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $39 per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($282 per ton), while the U.S. ($9.9 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global dolomite market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Sibelco, Imerys, Calcinor, Carmeuse, E. Dillon & Company, Essel Mining & Industries Limited (EMIL), JFE Mineral Co., Lhoist, Omya AG, Rawedge, RHI Magnesita GmbH, Vadmar Dolomit, Hebei Weiran Building Materials Technology, Shri Vinayak Industries, Hebei Jueguan, Lhoist Group, Carmeuse Group, Calcinor Industrial Minerals, Cales De Llierca, Carmeuse Group, Lhoist Group, Graymont, Miller Group, Arij Global Trading, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Prince International Corp., Aldon Corporation, Barite0, Crystal Mark, GLC Minerals, Atlantic Minerals Limited, IMASCO Minerals Inc., National Lime & Stone Co., Drummond Dolomite

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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