SADC: Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Market 2023

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC diphosphorus pentaoxide market increased by 1.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +91.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Production in SADC

In value terms, diphosphorus pentaoxide production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, exports of diphosphorus pentaoxide in SADC soared to X tons, jumping by 60% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 698% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, diphosphorus pentaoxide exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 826%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of diphosphorus pentaoxide in SADC, constituting 100% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diphosphorus pentaoxide exports, with a CAGR of -27.1% 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 diphosphorus pentaoxide supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, diphosphorus pentaoxide exports plunged by an average annual rate of -23.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 126%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 +5.1% per year.

Diphosphorus Pentaoxide Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, approx. X tons of diphosphorus pentaoxide were imported in SADC; jumping by 245% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diphosphorus pentaoxide imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed perceptible growth. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 68% of total imports in 2022. Angola (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Swaziland (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 24% share of total imports. Mozambique (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diphosphorus pentaoxide imports, with a CAGR of +28.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Malawi (+27.2%), Mozambique (+25.0%) and Angola (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Lesotho (-4.8%) and Swaziland (-23.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+64 p.p.), Angola (+7.8 p.p.), Mozambique (+3.9 p.p.) and Malawi (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Swaziland saw its share reduced by -70.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported diphosphorus pentaoxide in SADC, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Lesotho, with a 5.6% share.

In South Africa, diphosphorus pentaoxide imports expanded at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Swaziland (-12.6% per year) and Lesotho (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 108%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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