Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports contracted to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The Dominican Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Jamaica (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Mexico stood at X%. At the same time, Guatemala (X%) and Jamaica (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Dominican Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mexico increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jamaica, with a X% share.

In Mexico, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guatemala (X% per year) and Jamaica (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Guatemala ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) represented the key importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, comprising X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Peru (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Costa Rica (X tons), Chile (X tons), Panama (X tons), Paraguay (X tons), Haiti (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Aruba (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Panama (X%), Aruba (X%), Peru (X%), Ecuador (X%), Costa Rica (X%), Paraguay (X%), El Salvador (X%) and Haiti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Panama emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Chile (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil, Peru, Panama, Ecuador and Aruba increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Ecuador, Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Uruguay, El Salvador, Haiti and Aruba lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Panama, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible 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 import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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