Canada: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Canada

The Canadian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Canada

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Canada surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase 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, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Canada

In 2022, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports into Canada surged to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to Canada, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the United States ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Canada, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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