Africa: Market for None 2020

Exports of None

Exports in Africa

In 2018, the exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses in Africa stood at X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses attained their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses stood at $X in 2018. In general, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses reached their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of exports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X tons) represented the largest exporter of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses, constituting X% of total exports. Mauritius (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Mauritania (X%), Ghana (X%), Kenya (X%), Mali (X%) and Tanzania (X%).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kenya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Mauritius ($X) and Ghana ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mauritania, Kenya, Mali and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Kenya (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the export price for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of None

Imports in Africa

In 2018, the imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses in Africa stood at X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Ghana (X tons), distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Mali (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the largest importers of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Guinea (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides importing markets in Africa were Ghana ($X), Egypt ($X) and Tanzania ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Egypt (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanideses reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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