Angola: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Angola

In 2021, the Angolan gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Angola

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 50%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Angola

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 487% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 58,458% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 10,166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Angola, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to Ghana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ghana was relatively modest.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Angola, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ghana was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -22.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 893%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Angola

In 2021, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports into Angola surged to X tons, growing by 75% compared with 2020. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 10,574% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 7,183%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) was the main gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Angola, with a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain (X tons), with a 2% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal amounted to +47.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+24.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+29.6% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Angola, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal amounted to +48.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+37.4% per year) and Spain (+18.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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