Africa: Natural Abrasives Market 2020

Natural Abrasives Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the natural abrasives market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives consumption continues to indicate a skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural abrasives market reached its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives were produced in Africa; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of natural abrasives production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Natural Abrasives Exports in Africa

The exports stood at X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, natural abrasives exports stood at $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Exports by Country in Africa

Botswana represented the main exporter of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. South Africa (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Namibia (X%) and Angola (X%).

Exports from Botswana increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Namibia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. South Africa and Angola experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Namibia (-X%) and Botswana (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) remains the largest natural abrasives supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Botswana stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-X% per year) and Namibia (+X% per year).

Natural Abrasives Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the natural abrasives export price in Africa amounted to $X per kg, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Angola ($X per kg) and Namibia ($X per kg), while South Africa ($X per kg) and Botswana ($X per kg) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Namibia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Abrasives Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Africa amounted to X tons, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the natural abrasives imports attained their peak volume of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, natural abrasives imports stood at $X in 2017. The natural abrasives imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the natural abrasives imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Imports by Country in Africa

Tunisia represented the key importer of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Africa, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Egypt (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (X tons) and Botswana (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Congo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tunisia was also the fastest growing in terms of the industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Botswana (+X%), Mauritius (+X%), Sudan (+X%) and Ethiopia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Egypt (-X%), South Africa (-X%), Angola (-X%) and Congo (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Congo, Egypt and Angola increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while Botswana (-X%), Mauritius (-X%) and Tunisia (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a X% share.

In Botswana, natural abrasives imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-X% per year) and Mauritius (+X% per year).

Natural Abrasives Import Prices by Country in Africa

The natural abrasives import price in Africa stood at $X per kg in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The natural abrasives import price continues to indicate a remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Botswana ($X per kg), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Congo (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform