SADC: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in SADC

In 2022, the SADC gypsum and anhydrite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in SADC

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Namibia (X tons) 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 Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplying countries in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Namibia, which accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong increase 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, gypsum and anhydrite export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of gypsum and anhydrite in SADC soared to X tons, jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest importer of gypsum and anhydrite, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons), Malawi (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum and anhydrite imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Malawi (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, Zambia (X%) and Swaziland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Malawi, Zambia and Swaziland saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 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 Malawi ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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