SADC: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in SADC

In 2021, the SADC market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals decreased by -6.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in SADC

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals increased by 151% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 147% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in non-metals structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), generating a 9.6% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -13.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Zambia (+9.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012-2021. While the share of Zambia (+8.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-8.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier in SADC, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals declined by an average annual rate of -21.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -58.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zambia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (-4.9%).

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports in SADC

For the third consecutive year, SADC recorded growth in overseas purchases of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, which increased by 24% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Botswana (X tons) was the main importer of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals, making up 56% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Zimbabwe (7%). Mozambique (X tons), Swaziland (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Botswana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals imports, with a CAGR of +23.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+13.4%) and Mozambique (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (-3.7%), Swaziland (-6.7%), Zimbabwe (-9.2%) and South Africa (-27.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Swaziland and Mauritius increased by +54, +3.3, +3, +2.1, +1.9 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals in SADC, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with an 8.4% share.

In South Africa, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals shrank by an average annual rate of -16.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (+21.3% per year) and Zimbabwe (+0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, rising by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 2018 when the import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+16.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform