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South Africa: Arsenic Market 2024

Arsenic Market Size in South Africa

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African arsenic market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Arsenic Production in South Africa

In value terms, arsenic production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Arsenic Exports

Exports from South Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of arsenic decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, arsenic exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X kg), Namibia (X kg) and Kenya (X kg) were the main destinations of arsenic exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) remains the key foreign market for arsenic exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Swaziland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average arsenic export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zambia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Arsenic Imports

Imports into South Africa

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of arsenic decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic imports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) was the main arsenic supplier to South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, arsenic imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of arsenic to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Namibia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average arsenic import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the arsenic market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023