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Africa: Baryte Market 2025

Baryte Market Size in Africa

The African baryte market fell dramatically to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -63.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baryte Production in Africa

In value terms, baryte production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baryte Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, exports of barytes in Africa surged to X tons, growing by 134% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baryte exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of barytes, namely Morocco, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of barytes. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Morocco increased by +2.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) also remains the largest baryte supplier in Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -13.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 11%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Morocco amounted to -1.5% per year.

Baryte Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of barytes decreased by -13.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baryte imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria represented the largest importer of barytes in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 34% of total imports in 2021. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Cameroon (8.2%), Gabon (5.3%) and Angola (4.9%). The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Chad (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Morocco (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Congo (X tons) and Sudan (X tons) - together made up 24% of total imports.

Imports into Algeria decreased at an average annual rate of -7.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+48.8%), Morocco (+8.0%), Gabon (+2.0%) and South Africa (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +48.8% from 2012-2021. Congo, Chad and Cameroon experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Tunisia (-4.1%), Egypt (-10.5%), Sudan (-12.3%), Ghana (-14.7%) and Angola (-15.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Tunisia (+4.5 p.p.), Cameroon (+4 p.p.), Gabon (+3.2 p.p.), Cote d'Ivoire (+2.9 p.p.), Morocco (+2.2 p.p.), Chad (+1.9 p.p.) and South Africa (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Ghana (-3.5 p.p.) and Angola (-6.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barytes in Africa, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Algeria amounted to -9.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-8.2% per year) and Morocco (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -29.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Congo (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of baryte consumption was Morocco, comprising approx. 70% of total volume. Moreover, baryte consumption in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Algeria, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 2.8% share.
Morocco constituted the country with the largest volume of baryte production, accounting for 89% of total volume. Moreover, baryte production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia, more than tenfold. Algeria ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.1% share.
In value terms, Morocco remains the largest baryte supplier in Africa, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Tunisia, with a 12% share of total exports.
In value terms, Algeria constitutes the largest market for imported barytes in Africa, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.5% share.
The export price in Africa stood at $128 per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year.
The import price in Africa stood at $162 per ton in 2021, reducing by -23.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the baryte market in 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 16190-2 - Barytes, whether or not calcined

Country coverage:

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cabo Verde
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Reunion
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Western Sahara
  • South Sudan

Data coverage:

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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