Feldspar market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The feldspar market in Eastern Europe expanded significantly from 1.98 million tons in 2018 to 2.76 million tons in 2019. This growth was primarily driven by the launch of new production capacities in the Ural Federal District and continued investments by leading producers in expanding their operations. Additionally, shifting consumer preferences towards products with improved characteristics stimulated demand in the construction and ceramics industries.

In 2020, market volume contracted to 2.44 million tons due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the market recovered in 2021, reaching 2.82 million tons, as state support measures including subsidies and tax benefits for producers, along with increased investments in modernization and new technologies, boosted production and consumption.

The upward trend continued in 2022, with market volume rising to 3.15 million tons. This was supported by ongoing investments in the industry and the launch of new production facilities, despite challenges such as rising energy prices and logistical difficulties.

Production feldspar in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of feldspar, 2017-2020

World map of production of feldspar, 2017-2020

Feldspar production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw growth for two consecutive years before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 2 094 K t, with that year also recording the largest annual increase of 63.3%. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 1 872 K t, representing a significant 10.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production expanded by 53.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of expansion, feldspar production value in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced a downturn. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 230.2 million US dollars, with that year also seeing the largest annual increase of 58.9%. In 2020, production value dropped to 220.0 million US dollars, marking a moderate 4.4% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, the overall value increased by 60.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 17.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports feldspar from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Feldspar exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second year in a row. The highest export volume occurred in 2018 at 335 K t, with that year also posting the largest annual increase of 9.2%. By 2020, exports had fallen to 273 K t, showing a substantial 16.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, total exports decreased by 10.8%, representing an average annual decline of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan were consistently the main destinations for feldspar exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 3.0% of exports, Kazakhstan for 2.8%, and Kyrgyzstan for 0.7%. Together, these three countries represented 6.5% of total export flows during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

For the second consecutive year, the value of feldspar exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 37 817 thousand US dollars, with that year also experiencing the largest annual increase of 9.5%. By 2020, export value had decreased to 32 148 thousand US dollars, representing an 11.0% year-over-year reduction. Over the 2017-2020 period, total export value fell by 6.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The partner landscape for feldspar exports in value terms was quite diverse from 2017 to 2020. Germany accounted for 4.7% of export value, Kazakhstan for 4.0%, and Kyrgyzstan for 0.9%. While these three countries together represented 9.6% of total flows, the remaining 90.4% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports feldspar to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Feldspar imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined for the second year running. Import volume peaked in 2018 at 1 034 K t, with that year also recording the largest annual increase of 4.2%. By 2020, imports had fallen to 844 K t, representing a substantial 15.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, total imports decreased by 14.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Finland dominated feldspar imports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 45.5% of imports, Germany for 1.6%, and Finland for 0.7%. Together, these three countries represented 47.9% of total import flows during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

For the second consecutive year, the value of feldspar imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 78 552 thousand US dollars, with that year also seeing the largest annual increase of 7.2%. In 2019, imports experienced their largest annual decline of 5.6%. By 2020, import value had fallen to approximately 70 118 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 5.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, total import value decreased by 4.3%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Finland consistently remained the primary sources for feldspar imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 47.2% of import value, Germany for 5.5%, and Finland for 2.4%. Together, these three countries represented 55.2% of total import flows during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020