Pakistan: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Pakistan

The Pakistani activated natural mineral products market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +7.6% against 2019 indices. Activated natural mineral products consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Pakistan

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +7.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 21%. Activated natural mineral products production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of activated natural mineral products exported from Pakistan skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 173% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 237% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of activated natural mineral products exports from Pakistan, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +29,498.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Egypt ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) were the largest markets for activated natural mineral products exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +4,796.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average activated natural mineral products export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -44.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 147%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Bangladesh (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Pakistan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of activated natural mineral products increased by 96% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated natural mineral products imports to Pakistan, with a combined 78% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1,143.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products suppliers to Pakistan were the United States ($X), France ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain and Germany, which together accounted for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1,276.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average activated natural mineral products import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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