Overview of the Global Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

The global gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market stood at $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports

In 2023, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported worldwide; rising by X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Spain (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Thailand (X%), Oman (X%) and Japan (X%). The following exporters - Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Oman (X%), Spain (X%), Vietnam (X%), Mexico (X%), Iran (X%), Thailand (X%) and Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Oman increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports

In 2023, global gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% against 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India was the major importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Bangladesh (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Germany (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%), the United States (X%), Indonesia (X%), Germany (X%), South Korea (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Taiwan (Chinese) and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (X p.p.) and Bangladesh (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2023, the share of Japan (X p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a X% share.

In India, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Bangladesh (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum 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 Japan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform