SADC: Market for Lithium Oxide And Hydroxide, Vanadium Oxides And Hydroxides, Nickel Oxides And Hydroxides, Germanium Oxides And Zirconium Dioxide 2024

Market Size for Lithium Oxide And Hydroxide, Vanadium Oxides And Hydroxides, Nickel Oxides And Hydroxides, Germanium Oxides And Zirconium Dioxide in SADC

The SADC market for lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lithium Oxide And Hydroxide, Vanadium Oxides And Hydroxides, Nickel Oxides And Hydroxides, Germanium Oxides And Zirconium Dioxide in SADC

In value terms, production of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lithium Oxide And Hydroxide, Vanadium Oxides And Hydroxides, Nickel Oxides And Hydroxides, Germanium Oxides And Zirconium Dioxide

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exported in SADC dropped modestly to X tons, approximately equating the year before. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared 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 of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide supplier in SADC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa amounted to 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. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Lithium Oxide And Hydroxide, Vanadium Oxides And Hydroxides, Nickel Oxides And Hydroxides, Germanium Oxides And Zirconium Dioxide

Imports in SADC

Imports of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide reduced dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importer of lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), constituting an X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) and Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. South Africa (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lithium oxide and hydroxide, vanadium oxides and hydroxides, nickel oxides and hydroxides, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($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 stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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