Mould For Mineral Materials Market

The article discusses the projected growth in the global market for moulds for mineral materials from 2022 to 2030, with an expected increase in both volume and value. Consumption of these materials decreased in 2022 but is forecasted to rise in the coming years. Production also experienced a decline in 2022 after two years of growth. Imports and exports of moulds for mineral materials have been on the rise, with notable growth in certain key countries such as France, South Korea, and India. China remains the largest producer and exporter of these materials, while the United States is the largest importer. Overall, the global market for moulds for mineral materials shows promising growth potential in the near future.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for mould for mineral materials worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +4.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 277M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.3% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Moulds For Mineral Materials

In 2022, consumption of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -2.8% to 203M units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild decrease. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the maximum volume at 273M units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global mould for mineral materials market size fell modestly to $1.2B in 2022, flattening at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $1.4B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were South Korea (35M units), Malaysia (25M units) and India (23M units), together comprising 41% of global consumption. The United States, Italy, Brazil, Finland, Germany, China, France, the UK, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($161M), South Korea ($115M) and the United States ($105M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 33% of the global market. Italy, Malaysia, Germany, France, Brazil, the UK, China, Finland, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

France, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of mould for mineral materials per capita consumption in 2022 were Finland (1,054 units per 1000 persons), Malaysia (746 units per 1000 persons) and South Korea (669 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Moulds For Mineral Materials

In 2022, production of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -7.2% to 239M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 258M units, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials production reduced to $1.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $1.5B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

China (127M units) remains the largest mould for mineral materials producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, mould for mineral materials production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (38M units), threefold. Italy (13M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+0.4% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

In 2022, purchases abroad of moulds for mineral materials increased by 13% to 211M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +35.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 244M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports expanded markedly to $1.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Malaysia (47M units), distantly followed by India (30M units), the United States (22M units) and Canada (13M units) represented the largest importers of moulds for mineral materials, together generating 53% of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (8.2M units), Brazil (6.7M units), Germany (4.3M units), Indonesia (4.2M units) and the UK (4.2M units) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($281M) constitutes the largest market for imported moulds for mineral materials worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($121M), with a 9.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +11.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+11.7% per year) and Malaysia (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average mould for mineral materials import price stood at $6 per unit in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $6.5 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($12 per unit), while Malaysia ($2.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+6.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

In 2022, shipments abroad of moulds for mineral materials increased by 4.9% to 248M units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +39.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports expanded significantly to $1.2B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2022, China (122M units) was the key exporter of moulds for mineral materials, committing 49% of total exports. Malaysia (22M units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Canada (13M units), the United States (13M units) and South Korea (12M units). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total exports. Germany (10M units), Italy (6.4M units), India (6.3M units), Belgium (5.1M units), Colombia (4.2M units), Turkey (4.1M units) and Switzerland (3.9M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mould for mineral materials exports from China stood at +12.8%. At the same time, India (+39.0%), Turkey (+19.9%), Belgium (+17.3%), Canada (+12.6%), Malaysia (+11.0%) and Colombia (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +39.0% from 2012-2022. Switzerland and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-1.2%), Italy (-2.5%) and Germany (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+23 p.p.), Malaysia (+3.4 p.p.), Canada (+2.5 p.p.) and India (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (-3.3 p.p.), the United States (-4.4 p.p.), South Korea (-4.8 p.p.) and Germany (-7.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest mould for mineral materials supplying countries worldwide were China ($246M), Germany ($145M) and Italy ($108M), with a combined 40% share of global exports. Malaysia, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Belgium, Colombia, India, Turkey and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +29.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average mould for mineral materials export price stood at $5 per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $6.4 per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($17 per unit), while China ($2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform