Africa: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2024

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Africa

The African phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Africa

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports in Africa

Phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mozambique (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Ghana (X kg) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ghana (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports in Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded slight growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Nigeria (X%), Morocco (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mozambique (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Morocco (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported phosphorus, arsenic and selenium in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In South Africa, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated noticeable growth 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, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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