Africa: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Africa

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was decline in the African market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, when its value decreased by -3.4% to $X. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +50.0% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Africa

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +65.6% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by 150% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates non-metals structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), constituting a 9.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides exports from South Africa stood at -13.4%. At the same time, Zambia (+9.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012-2021. Zambia (+8.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -8.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier in Africa, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals plunged by an average annual rate of -21.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by -56.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (-4.9%).

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals imported in Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of 38% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Botswana (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main importers of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, together achieving 75% of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Botswana (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals in Africa, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt totaled +12.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-16.1% per year) and Morocco (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 87%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+16.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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