Italy: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Italy

In 2021, the Italian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market increased by 221% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a perceptible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Italy

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded pronounced growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Italy

For the fourth consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in overseas shipments of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, which increased by 6.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 693% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 942% against the previous year. 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

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Italy, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +24.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+4.0% per year) and France (+41.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Italy, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+7.3% per year) and Nigeria (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Nigeria (-5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Italy

In 2021, overseas purchases of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone increased by 38% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Italy, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tunisia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+49.2% per year) and Spain (+28.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Italy, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+34.5% per year) and Tunisia (+48.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 49%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average 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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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