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Ghana: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Ghana

The Ghanian calcined and sintered dolomite market fell significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +35.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Ghana

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +41.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, the amount of calcined and sintered dolomite imported into Ghana contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -65.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 250%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 287%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcined and sintered dolomite imports to Ghana, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Ghana, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway totaled -8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.2% per year) and Germany (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+42.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for calcined and sintered dolomite in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of calcined and sintered dolomite consumption, comprising approx. 16% of total volume. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.2% share.

What are the largest producers of calcined and sintered dolomite in the world?

China remains the largest calcined and sintered dolomite producing country worldwide, accounting for 16% of total volume. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of calcined and sintered dolomite to Ghana?

In value terms, Germany, Norway and the United States appeared to be the largest calcined and sintered dolomite suppliers to Ghana, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Nigeria and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

What is the average import price for calcined and sintered dolomite in Ghana?

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $93 per ton, waning by -40.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for calcined and sintered dolomite in Ghana. 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 23523030 - Calcined and sintered dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs

Country coverage:

Ghana

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ghana
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024