Eastern Europe: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European feldspar market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated mild growth 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, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Feldspar Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, feldspar production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Feldspar Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Feldspar exports declined markedly to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of feldspar. At the same time, Slovakia (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Ukraine (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Feldspar Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of feldspar imported in Eastern Europe declined modestly to X tons, approximately mirroring the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, feldspar imports rose to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of feldspar in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Poland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons) and Belarus (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest feldspar importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform