Europe: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Europe

After two years of growth, the Europe gypsum and anhydrite market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Europe

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, after seven years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Spain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gypsum and anhydrite exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Greece (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany, France and Greece saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, gypsum and anhydrite exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports fell modestly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Sweden (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Finland (X%) and France (X%). Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum and anhydrite importing markets in Europe were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Lithuania and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, gypsum and anhydrite import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform