Scandinavia: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia talc and steatite market declined modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, talc and steatite production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of talc and steatite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to talc and steatite exports from Sweden stood at X%. Finland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.) and Finland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%).

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of talc and steatite decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the key importer of talc and steatite in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the talc and steatite imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Norway saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Sweden, talc and steatite imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Norway (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2022, 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

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