Asia: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Asia

In 2021, the Asian market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -5% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Asia

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports in Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 9.4% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 71% of total exports in 2021. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.1% share, followed by Kazakhstan (7.6%), Syrian Arab Republic (5.4%) and China (4.6%). Vietnam (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+15.5%) and Israel (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +15.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Vietnam (-2.7%), China (-2.7%) and Syrian Arab Republic (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+5.7 p.p.), Israel (+2.9 p.p.) and Jordan (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Syrian Arab Republic saw its share reduced by -10.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates supplier in Asia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Jordan totaled -6.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+21.2% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-16.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports in Asia

In 2021, the amount of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imported in Asia stood at X tons, surging by 12% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the key importer of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates in Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 64% of total imports in 2021. Indonesia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Turkey (7.3%). Pakistan (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India decreased at an average annual rate of -1.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Pakistan (+12.9%), Malaysia (+10.3%), Indonesia (+5.5%) and Turkey (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Korea (-1.1%) and Lebanon (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Indonesia, Pakistan and Turkey increased by +4.9, +3 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural calcium and aluminium phosphates in Asia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 5.9% share.

In India, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+2.9% per year) and Pakistan (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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