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South Africa - Magnesite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Nov 22, 2024

South Africa's Import of Magnesite Falls Significantly to $1.3M in 2023

South Africa Magnesite Imports

In 2023, the amount of magnesite imported into South Africa fell rapidly to 3.7K tons, dropping by -23.4% against the year before. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 16K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, magnesite imports dropped to $1.3M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $3.9M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.South Africa Magnesite Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Magnesite in South Africa (thousand USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China2832,1507885951,3821,1591,4751,2831,769777900
Zimbabwe3,2588081,398928962800365N/A68.6677356
IsraelN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A58.3
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/A311N/AN/A6.986.0N/AN/AN/AN/A
Japan27619028220477.9N/A0.3N/A0.5N/AN/A
Others44.032.510365.248.233.416.610.674.333.59.7
Total3,8613,1802,8831,7912,4702,0001,9441,2931,9121,4881,325

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (2.6K tons) constituted the largest magnesite supplier to South Africa, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, magnesite imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zimbabwe (1.1K tons), twofold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (-22.5% per year) and Israel (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($900K) constituted the largest supplier of magnesite to South Africa, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($356K), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (-19.9% per year) and Israel (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the magnesite price stood at $355 per ton (CIF, South Africa), jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, magnesite import price increased by +75.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($349 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe stood at $312 per ton.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+3.5%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the magnesite market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • UNCode 16390-1 - Magnesite

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  • South Africa

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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