Africa: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Africa

The African limestone flux and limestone market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Africa

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports in Africa

Limestone flux and limestone exports soared to X tons in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Togo (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Ghana (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ghana (X%), South Africa (X%) and Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ghana (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest limestone flux and limestone supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, limestone flux and limestone export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Africa shrank to X tons, declining by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated tangible 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Madagascar (X tons) was the largest importer of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone, making up X% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Guinea (X%) and Liberia (X%). Uganda (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Sierra Leone (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to limestone flux and limestone imports into Madagascar stood at X%. At the same time, Nigeria (X%), Uganda (X%), Liberia (X%), Guinea (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%) and Sierra Leone (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Madagascar (X p.p.), Liberia (X p.p.), Guinea (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sierra Leone saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Madagascar ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Madagascar totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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