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Africa: Rare Gases Market 2024

Rare Gases Market Size in Africa

The African rare gases market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Rare Gases Production in Africa

In value terms, rare gases production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Rare Gases Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of rare gases (excluding argon) exported in Africa declined rapidly to X cubic meters, reducing by -23.2% compared with 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, rare gases exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of rare gases (excluding argon), namely Algeria, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Algeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rare gases (excluding argon) exports, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. Algeria (+5.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) also remains the largest rare gases supplier in Africa.

In Algeria, rare gases exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, rare gases export price increased by +59.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Algeria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Algeria amounted to +6.2% per year.

Rare Gases Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, rare gases imports in Africa surged to X cubic meters, growing by 969% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rare gases imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Rwanda prevails in imports structure, recording X cubic meters, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. South Africa (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total imports.

Rwanda was also the fastest-growing in terms of the rare gases (excluding argon) imports, with a CAGR of +83.3% from 2012 to 2022. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Rwanda increased by +91 percentage points.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rare gases (excluding argon) in Africa, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Rwanda amounted to +80.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, shrinking by -82.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 114%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while Rwanda amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of rare gases consumption in 2021 were South Africa, Egypt and Kenya, with a combined 45% share of total consumption.
Algeria constituted the country with the largest volume of rare gases production, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, rare gases production in Algeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Egypt, twofold. Kenya ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.
In value terms, Algeria remains the largest rare gases supplier in Africa, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa, with an 8.9% share of total exports.
In value terms, South Africa constitutes the largest market for imported rare gases excluding argon) in Africa, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with a 2.9% share of total imports.
In 2021, the rare gases export price in Africa amounted to $23 per cubic meter, shrinking by -17.6% against the previous year.
The rare gases import price in Africa stood at $21 per cubic meter in 2021, jumping by 68% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rare gases 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 20111130 - Rare gases (excluding argon)

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 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. 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. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

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