The European import of calcined or agglomerated dolomite was dominated by the Netherlands at 31.62 kilograms, followed by Germany and France. Recent trends show a slight decline in imports by major players like the Netherlands and Germany, while Belgium and Portugal experienced significant increases in 2023 with growth rates above 50% and 16%, respectively. Despite modest overall changes, Sweden and Finland also showed modest increases, whereas Estonia recorded a decrease. Malta and other smaller importers saw negligible or zero change. The five-year CAGR indicates stability in larger economies with emerging markets slightly increasing their import shares.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts as high-growth countries like Belgium and Portugal may keep expanding their market share. Additionally, environmental policies in the EU could influence the demand for calcined or agglomerated dolomite and the preference for local production over imports. Monitoring policy impacts and demand variations will be crucial in anticipating future market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Calcined or Agglomerated Dolomite Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 31.62 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.084% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 24.81 | 2023 | +3.56% | -3.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 13.15 | 2023 | -5.29% | -3.99% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 13.13 | 2023 | +3.74% | +4.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7.63 | 2023 | +2.98% | +1.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.96 | 2023 | +7.94% | +1.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 3.81 | 2023 | +1.24% | +53.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.83 | 2023 | +6.15% | +6.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 1.49 | 2023 | +4.44% | +3.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.17 | 2023 | -1.26% | +16.94% | View data |
