Pakistan: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Pakistan

The Pakistani gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild setback. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Pakistan

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported from Pakistan; with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), fivefold. Madagascar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Madagascar (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($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 Bangladesh (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to Pakistan, 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 more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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