Iceland: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2019

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Iceland

The revenue of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Iceland amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market reached its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Iceland

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Iceland

In 2018, the exports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Iceland amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the key exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, making up X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), Japan (X%) and Thailand (X%). The following exporters - Iran (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Iran (+X%), India (+X%), Oman (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Spain, Iran, Vietnam, Turkey, India and Japan increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone markets from Iceland were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Thailand ($X) and Oman ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Iran, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Nam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price in Iceland amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price continues to indicate a precipitous drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Iceland

In 2018, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imported into Iceland totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Iceland imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Bangladesh (X tons) and Japan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Free Zones (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Free Zones (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Vietnam (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Japan (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Kuwait (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+X p.p.), Indonesia (+X p.p.), Free Zones (+X p.p.), Bangladesh (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone into Iceland, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price in Iceland stood at $X per ton in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform