Georgia: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2019

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Georgia

The revenue of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Georgia amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Georgia

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production continues to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production reached its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Georgia

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Georgia stood at X tons in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Georgia exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), Japan (X%) and Thailand (X%). The following exporters - Iran (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Iran (+X%), India (+X%), Oman (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Spain, Iran, Vietnam, Turkey, India and Japan increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone markets from Georgia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Thailand ($X) and Oman ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, Iran, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price in Georgia amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Georgia

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports into Georgia amounted to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

India was the main importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. The U.S. (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (X%) and Japan (X%). Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Free Zones (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Free Zones (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Vietnam (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Japan (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Kuwait (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+X p.p.), Indonesia (+X p.p.), Free Zones (+X p.p.), Bangladesh (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone into Georgia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price in Georgia amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Georgia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform