Northern America: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Northern America

The North American gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 decreased by -14.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Northern America

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 180%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, when their volume decreased by -3.6% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2021. The United States (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports, with a CAGR of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021. The United States (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +8.1 percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier in Northern America, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Canada totaled +6.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+12.1%).

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports in Northern America surged to X tons, rising by 17% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -11.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the largest importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, constituting 83% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports, with a CAGR of +6.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United States (+6.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -6.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Northern America, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

In the United States, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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