Africa: Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Market 2020

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the porphyry, basalt and quartzites market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a remarkable expansion 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 porphyry, basalt and quartzites consumption increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of porphyry, basalt and quartzites consumption peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Production in Africa

In 2017, approx. X tons of porphyry, basalt and quartzites were produced in Africa; going up 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the porphyry, basalt and quartzites production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of porphyry, basalt and quartzites exported in Africa amounted to X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports stood at $X in 2017. The porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports attained their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports failed to regain its momentum.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Exports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the key exporter of porphyry, basalt and quartzites in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together making up X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to porphyry, basalt and quartzites exports from South Africa stood at +X%. At the same time, Angola (+X%) and Zimbabwe (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Namibia (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Namibia and Egypt increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Angola (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising X% of total exports.

Angola (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Export Prices by Country in Africa

The porphyry, basalt and quartzites export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The porphyry, basalt and quartzites export price continues to indicate a moderate reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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 South Africa (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Imports in Africa

In 2017, imports of porphyry, basalt and quartzites in Africa totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. The porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports stood at $X in 2017. The porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports continue to indicate a significant setback. In that year, the porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports attained their peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2017, growth of the porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Egypt (X tons) represented the key importer for porphyry, basalt and quartzites, creating X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%). The following importers - Sudan (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Gambia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Zambia (X tons) each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to porphyry, basalt and quartzites imports into Egypt stood at +X%. At the same time, Zambia (+X%), Algeria (+X%), Sudan (+X%), Gambia (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%), Nigeria (-X%) and Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X%) and Nigeria (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Sudan (-X%), South Africa (-X%), Algeria (-X%) and Egypt (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Nigeria, Tunisia, Sudan, Gambia and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X%.

Zambia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porphyry, Basalt And Quartzites Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the porphyry, basalt and quartzites import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. The porphyry, basalt and quartzites import price continues to indicate a moderate decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for porphyry, basalt and quartzites attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the import prices for porphyry, basalt and quartzites failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Zambia ($X per ton), while Egypt ($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 Nigeria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform