China - Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone price stood at $53.6 per ton (CIF, China), which is down by -18.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 48% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $87.5 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($135 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($35.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone ($130 per ton), while the price for gypsum and anhydrite totaled $52.6 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by gypsum and anhydrite (-2.5%).
China Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports
In September 2022, approximately 48K tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were imported into China; falling by -16.7% against the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 with an increase of 228% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 67K tons in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports fell remarkably to $2.6M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when imports increased by 134% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 4K tons in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
China Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports by Type
In September 2022, gypsum and anhydrite (47K tons) was the main type of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplied to China, with a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone (637 tons), with a 1.3% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of gypsum and anhydrite amounted to -1.6%.
In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite ($2.5M) constituted the largest type of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplied to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone ($83K), with a 3.2% share of total imports.
China Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports by Country
In September 2022, Thailand (27K tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to China, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (8.5K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (5.1K tons), with an 11% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Iran (-2.8% per month) and Egypt (+26.1% per month).
In value terms, Thailand ($924K), Morocco ($480K) and Iran ($462K) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to China, together comprising 73% of total imports. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.
Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in China. 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:
- Prodcom 08112030 - Gypsum and anhydrite
- Prodcom 08112050 - Limestone flux, limestone and other calcareous stone used for the manufacture of lime or cement (excluding crushed limestone aggregate and calcareous dimension stone)
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Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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Global gypsum and anhydrite imports fell from $991M in 2019 to $901M in 2020. The U.S., India, Japan, Indonesia and the UK constitute the largest importers of gypsum and anhydride worldwide. In 2020, these five countries saw significant drops in import volume. China, the Netherlands and Sweden were among the few countries that managed to increase their imports. In 2020, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price grew by +6% against the previous year.
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Global gypsum imports totaled X tons in 2016, stabilizing at the previous year figure. In general, gypsum imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most ra...
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Global gypsum and anhydrite imports fell from $991M in 2019 to $901M in 2020. The U.S., India, Japan, Indonesia and the UK constitute the largest importers of gypsum and anhydride worldwide. In 2020, these five countries saw significant drops in import volume. China, the Netherlands and Sweden were among the few countries that managed to increase their imports. In 2020, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price grew by +6% against the previous year.
