Algeria: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Algeria

The Algerian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +39.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Algeria

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -56.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 16,082%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 7,775%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Algeria, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria stood at -12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-22.0% per year) and Germany (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Nigeria ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the largest markets for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Algeria worldwide, together comprising 84% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of -3.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -63.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 211% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, when their volume increased by 31% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 79%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-15.9% per year) and Germany (-31.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Algeria were Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +0.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+26.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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