Dolomite and dolomite ramming mix market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German dolomite market volume started at 1.4 million tons in 2018 but fell to 1.33 million tons in 2019. During this period, Polish producer PMO S.A. Krakow strengthened its presence in Germany through Dolomitkontor by modernizing machinery and expanding its refractory product range. The market stabilized at 1.34 million tons in 2020, showing resilience despite COVID‑19 supply chain and construction disruptions, and then grew to 1.39 million tons in 2021.

The recovery in 2021 was driven by major capacity expansions, including RHI Magnesita's new dolomite hub in Austria and the commissioning of a high‑temperature rotary kiln at Hochfilzen that added 100 000 tons per year of sintered dolomite. After 2021, the market consolidated with the merger of RHI Magnesita and Horn & Co. activities in Europe, while digitalization, advanced analytics, and a focus on sustainable, energy‑efficient refractory materials became defining trends, supported by steady demand from construction and steel industries.

Production dolomite and dolomite ramming mix in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Germany, the output value of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix reached 51 781 K $ US in 2020, marking a 12.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 46 210 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 52 236 K $ US. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, with an 11.5% drop.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Dolomite and dolomite ramming mix production in Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output stood at 1 180 K t, reflecting a moderate 6.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 8.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 280 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports dolomite and dolomite ramming mix from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Exported volumes of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix from Germany fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 334.0 K t, showing a sharp 23.6% decline compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.4%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 449.8 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Luxembourg, Poland, and the Netherlands remained the top buyers of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix from Germany, accounting for 36.2%, 11.7%, and 11.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 59.2% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix from Germany totaled 13 603 K $ US, a 27.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 28.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 10.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Luxembourg, France, and the Netherlands accounted for 13.7%, 11.5%, and 10.4% of exports in value terms, respectively, jointly representing 35.6% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 64.4%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports dolomite and dolomite ramming mix to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Dolomite and dolomite ramming mix imports into Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 494.3 K t, a slight 1.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 11.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.0%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 570.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.5% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in kind of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix to Germany were Belgium, Estonia, and Norway, accounting for 41.2%, 34.3%, and 8.8% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 84.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's dolomite and dolomite ramming mix import volume declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 25 076 K $ US, representing a significant 31.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 40.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 15.9%. The peak import value was recorded in 2018 at 45 877 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Estonia, and Norway continued to be the top suppliers of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix to Germany, accounting for 60.1%, 10.1%, and 7.0% of imports in value terms, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 77.2% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020