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Africa: Platinum Ore Market 2020

Platinum Ore Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the platinum ore market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The platinum ore consumption continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of platinum ore consumption peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Platinum Ore Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of platinum ores and concentrates were produced in Africa; going down by -X% against the previous year. The platinum ore production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of platinum ore production peaked of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Platinum Ore Exports in Africa

In 2017, platinum ore exports in Africa stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume 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 platinum ore exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the platinum ore exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the platinum ore exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, platinum ore exports stood at $X in 2017. The platinum ore exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Platinum Ore Export Prices by Country in Africa

The platinum ore export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The platinum ore export price continues to indicate a drastic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per kg), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Tanzania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Platinum Ore Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of platinum ores and concentrates were imported in Africa; dropping by -X% against the previous year. The platinum ore imports continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the platinum ore imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the platinum ore imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, platinum ore imports totaled $X in 2017. The platinum ore imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. Over the period under review, the platinum ore imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Platinum Ore Imports by Country in Africa

Ethiopia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of platinum ores and concentrates in 2017. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X kg) and Guinea (X kg), together achieving X% share of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X kg), South Africa (X kg), Botswana (X kg), Zambia (X kg), Egypt (X kg), Mali (X kg) and Mauritania (X kg) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Mauritania (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported platinum ores and concentrates in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

In Ethiopia, platinum ore 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: Ghana (+X% per year) and Senegal (-X% per year).

Platinum Ore Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the platinum ore import price in Africa amounted to $X per kg, going up by X% against the previous year. The platinum ore import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for platinum ores and concentrates reached its maximum level of $X per kg in 2008; however, from 2009 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 Ethiopia ($X per kg), while Guinea ($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 Senegal (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the platinum ore 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:

Prodcom 07291400 - Precious metal ores and concentrates

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- 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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
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, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023