SADC: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in SADC

After two years of growth, the SADC gypsum and anhydrite market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in SADC

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, overseas shipments of gypsum and anhydrite decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports dropped modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the major exporters of gypsum and anhydrite in 2023, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Zimbabwe (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Angola (X%). The following exporters - Zambia (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Zambia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tanzania amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices remained at a 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 Tanzania ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of gypsum and anhydrite decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2022, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined 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. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Malawi (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Swaziland (X%), Zambia (X%) and Malawi (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. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa and Zimbabwe increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Zambia ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Zimbabwe, Malawi and Swaziland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Zambia ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform