CIS: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in CIS

After two years of decline, the CIS gypsum and anhydrite market increased by 18% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in CIS

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 75%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Azerbaijan (X tons) represented the major exporter of gypsum and anhydrite, comprising 45% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons) and Moldova (X tons), together comprising a 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Moldova ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of gypsum and anhydrite imported in the CIS declined to X tons, with a decrease of -8.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus was the main importer of gypsum and anhydrite in the CIS, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 82% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Armenia (X tons), mixing up a 16% share of total imports.

Imports into Belarus decreased at an average annual rate of -9.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Armenia (+8.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Armenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012-2021. Armenia (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus saw its share reduced by -2.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum and anhydrite in the CIS, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Armenia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belarus stood at -3.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum and anhydrite import price increased by +33.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while Belarus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+7.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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