Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia - 2023

Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chamotte or dinas earths import price amounted to $217 per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chamotte or dinas earths import price decreased by -4.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $234 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +1.7% per year.

Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia (FOB) - 2022

The average chamotte or dinas earths export price stood at $164 per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 a decrease of -77.8%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,933 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -28.6% per year.

Imports of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia

In 2022, approx. 112 tons of chamotte or dinas earthses were imported into Estonia; increasing by 117% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction.

In value terms, chamotte or dinas earths imports surged to $24K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage.

Import of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	32.2	8.3	9.0	23.8	-9.6%
Others	N/A	0.1	0.2	0.5	123.6%
Total	32.2	8.5	9.2	24.3	-9.0%

Top Suppliers of Chamotte or Dinas Earths to Estonia in 2022:

Russia (110.0 tons)

Exports of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Estonia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of chamotte or dinas earthses, when their volume decreased by 0% to 816 kg. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chamotte or dinas earths exports amounted to $134 in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.