SADC: Dicalcium Phosphate Market 2024

Dicalcium Phosphate Market Size in SADC

For the sixth year in a row, the SADC dicalcium phosphate market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Dicalcium Phosphate Production in SADC

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Dicalcium Phosphate Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, exports of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) in SADC fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate exports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Mauritius (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Mauritius (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mauritius (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest dicalcium phosphate supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Mauritius totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Dicalcium Phosphate Imports

Imports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded decline in purchases abroad of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a strong 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Tanzania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Mozambique (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Malawi (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Angola (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to dicalcium phosphate imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Angola (X%), Malawi (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Zambia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Zimbabwe (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) and Zambia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with a X% share.

In South Africa, dicalcium phosphate 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: Tanzania (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform