Africa: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Africa

The African gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market reached $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Africa

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Africa

In 2023, overseas shipments of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by X% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Morocco (X tons) was the largest exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, creating X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (X%). Tanzania (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Africa

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2023, surging by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports declined to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Madagascar was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Burkina Faso (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Uganda (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Togo (X tons), Cameroon (X tons) and Liberia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Madagascar increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, South Africa (X%), Burkina Faso (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Guinea (X%), Senegal (X%), Uganda (X%), Liberia (X%), Kenya (X%), Nigeria (X%), Cameroon (X%), Togo (X%) and Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Madagascar, Cote d'Ivoire, South Africa, Burkina Faso and Senegal increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with an X% share.

In Nigeria, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform