Africa: Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market 2024

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Market Size in Africa

The African sulphides of non-metals market rose modestly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Production in Africa

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide exported in Africa surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the largest sulphides of non-metals supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Nigeria, sulphides of non-metals exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%).

Sulphides Of Non-Metals Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, imports of sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphides of non-metals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphides of non-metals and commercial phosphorus trisulphide in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In South Africa, sulphides of non-metals imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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