SADC: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in SADC

The SADC calcium carbonate market amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in SADC

In value terms, calcium carbonate production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports in SADC

Calcium carbonate exports contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) represented the largest exporters of calcium carbonate in SADC, together amounting to approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mauritius (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (X% per year) and Mauritius (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of calcium carbonate imported in SADC dropped slightly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importer of calcium carbonate in SADC, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Zimbabwe (X%), Madagascar (X%), Angola (X%), Mauritius (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Mozambique (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Madagascar (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola and Tanzania 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, the largest calcium carbonate importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Madagascar, 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

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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