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Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Prices in the United States

U.S. Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone price per ton stood at $18.3 (CIF, US), with a decrease of -20.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $22.9 per ton, and then shrank remarkably in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($23.0 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($14.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In June 2022, the product with the highest price was limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone ($334.5 per ton), while the price for gypsum and anhydrite stood at $17.6 per ton.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by limestone flux and limestone (+56.9%).

U.S. Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports

In June 2022, supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -6.8% to 709K tons for the first time since February 2022, thus ending a three-month rising trend. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from January 2022 to June 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6% over the last five months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2022 figures, imports decreased by -6.8% against May 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 78% m-o-m.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports shrank notably to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 91% month-to-month.

U.S. Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports by Type

In June 2022, gypsum and anhydrite (708K tons) was the main type of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplied to the United States, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone (1.4K tons), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of gypsum and anhydrite stood at +7.0%.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite ($12M) constituted the largest type of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplied to the United States, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone ($462K), with a 3.6% share of total imports.

U.S. Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone Imports by Country

Canada (307K tons), Mexico (210K tons) and Spain (184K tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to the United States, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the biggest increases were in Mexico (with a CAGR of +15.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to the United States were Canada ($5.2M), Spain ($4.2M) and Mexico ($3M), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Mexico, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the U.S.. 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)

Country coverage:

United States

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024