MENA: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in MENA

The MENA's gypsum and anhydrite market reached $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in MENA

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of gypsum and anhydrite, when their volume increased by 10% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 77%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman was the main exporter of gypsum and anhydrite in MENA, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 50% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together comprising a 46% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum and anhydrite exports from Oman stood at +16.6%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+61.7%), Egypt (+25.9%), Morocco (+22.1%), Turkey (+14.6%) and Iran (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +61.7% from 2012-2021. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+14 p.p.), Oman (+11 p.p.), Morocco (+3.4 p.p.) and Egypt (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Iran (-26.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the largest gypsum and anhydrite supplier in MENA, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Oman amounted to +13.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+43.4% per year) and Iran (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -23.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports in MENA

Gypsum and anhydrite imports fell sharply to X tons in 2021, declining by -24.6% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 39% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (16%), Lebanon (9.1%) and Kuwait (5.3%). The following importers - Turkey (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each accounted for a 5.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum and anhydrite in MENA, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 9.3% share.

In Israel, gypsum and anhydrite imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-2.5% per year) and Qatar (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform