Africa: Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the antimony market in Africa amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the antimony market attained its maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Production in Africa

In value terms, antimony production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, antimony production, however, continues to indicate a moderate drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, antimony production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, antimony production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

Tanzania (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of antimony production, comprising approx. X% of total production. Moreover, antimony production in Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the region's second-largest producer, Zimbabwe (X tons), tenfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Tanzania, antimony production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Zimbabwe (+X% per year) and South Africa (-X% per year).

Antimony Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2018, the amount of antimony exported in Africa totaled X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, antimony exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, antimony exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tanzania prevails in antimony exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony exports from Tanzania stood at +X%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Tanzania (+X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total antimony exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Tanzania, antimony exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018.

Export Prices by Country

The antimony export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the antimony export price continues to indicate a drastic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for antimony reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Tanzania stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe.

Antimony Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2018, approx. X tons of antimony were imported in Africa; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, antimony imports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, antimony imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, antimony imports continue to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, antimony imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Mozambique (X tons) represented the main importer of antimony, making up X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports.

Imports into Mozambique decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Egypt (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. From 2007 to 2018, the share of South Africa and Egypt increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Mozambique (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of total imports.

Egypt experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the antimony import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony import price continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for antimony reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for antimony failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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