Algeria: Pyrites Market 2022

Pyrites Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian pyrites market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from Algeria

Pyrites exports from Algeria was estimated at less than X kg in 2021, standing approx. at 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X kg. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites exports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for pyrites exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pyrites exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pyrites export price stood at $X per tonne in 2013, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2013, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2013, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%).

Pyrites Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, purchases abroad of pyrites increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pyrites imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Algeria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pyrites imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tonnes), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pyrites to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pyrites import price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform