MENA: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in MENA

The MENA's gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a mild expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in MENA

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production amounted 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, 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, Oman (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Iran ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in MENA

In 2022, purchases abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient 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. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone importing markets in MENA were Kuwait ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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