Pakistan: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 93% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Pakistan

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 decreased by -19.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 53%. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 208% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Pakistan, accounting for a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Malaysia amounted to +28.6%.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Pakistan, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Malaysia stood at +19.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 218% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 219% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Pakistan, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco amounted to +13.0%.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Pakistan, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Morocco amounted to +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -28.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 96% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (-4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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