Asia-Pacific: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Asia-Pacific

After three years of growth, the Asia-Pacific gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported in Asia-Pacific; with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the largest exporters of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, together making up X% of total exports. South Korea (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Thailand was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were imported in Asia-Pacific; standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) was the key importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, mixing up X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - South Korea (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%), the Philippines (X%), Malaysia (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), Indonesia (X%) and South Korea (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Indonesia (X p.p.), South Korea (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The level of import peaked 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 Japan ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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