SADC: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in SADC

The SADC activated natural mineral products market rose modestly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in SADC

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of activated natural mineral products increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mozambique prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Mozambique decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Mozambique saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the largest activated natural mineral products supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Mozambique stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports in SADC

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of activated natural mineral products increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth 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 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports skyrocketed 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 reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importer of activated natural mineral products in SADC, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to activated natural mineral products imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Madagascar (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Angola (X%), Zambia (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Madagascar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania and South Africa saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported activated natural mineral products in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

In South Africa, activated natural mineral products imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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