Canada: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in Canada

The Canadian talc and steatite market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Talc and steatite consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Talc And Steatite Production in Canada

In value terms, talc and steatite production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of talc and steatite exported from Canada dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated notable growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for talc and steatite exports from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, talc and steatite exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for talc and steatite exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were imported into Canada; jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main talc and steatite supplier to Canada, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average talc and steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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