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SADC: Fluorspar Market 2024

Fluorspar Market Size in SADC

In 2021, the SADC fluorspar market decreased by -2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded temperate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fluorspar Production in SADC

In value terms, fluorspar production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 54%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fluorspar Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of fluorspar increased by 0.7% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 57%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorspar exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of fluorspar, generating 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Namibia (X tons), making up a 25% share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of fluorspar. Namibia (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+4.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Namibia (-4.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest fluorspar supplying countries in SADC were South Africa ($X) and Namibia ($X).

Namibia, with a CAGR of -1.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 36% 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.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+2.2%).

Fluorspar Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, purchases abroad of fluorspar decreased by -8.4% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 12%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorspar imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a 6.8% share of total imports.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fluorspar imports, with a CAGR of +21.2% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (-39.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mozambique (+86 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-88.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorspar in SADC, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to -23.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -30.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+25.2%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fluorspar market in SADC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Angola
Botswana
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Seychelles
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in SADC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in SADC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023