SADC: Antimony Market 2024

Antimony Market Size in SADC

The SADC antimony market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Production in SADC

In value terms, antimony production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, antimony exports in SADC reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of antimony, generating X% of total exports. Mozambique (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Botswana (X%). Tanzania (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mozambique (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

In South Africa, antimony exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Antimony Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of antimony imported in SADC fell markedly to X tons, waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, antimony imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) and Angola (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Angola (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Namibia (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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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