Africa: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Africa

The African gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Africa

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were exported in Africa; jumping by 21% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 60% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kenya (9.5%), Tunisia (4.7%) and Togo (4.6%). The following exporters - Tanzania (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up 6.7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Morocco stood at +27.0%. At the same time, Tanzania (+36.5%), Tunisia (+26.2%), Egypt (+23.8%) and Kenya (+20.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +36.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Africa (-5.8%) and Togo (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania and Tunisia increased by +37, +5.4, +3.5, +3 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Tanzania, with a CAGR of +34.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imported in Africa skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 69% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +99.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports in 2021 were Nigeria (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together resulting at 50% of total import. Ghana (X tons) took a 7.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (5.6%), Guinea (4.8%) and Benin (4.6%). Senegal (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Togo (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Uganda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Africa, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Madagascar ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 5.9% share.

In Nigeria, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Madagascar (+8.1% per year) and Ghana (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -17.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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