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South Africa: Arsenic Market 2025

Arsenic Market Size in South Africa

In 2022, the South African arsenic market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Production in South Africa

In value terms, arsenic production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Exports

Exports from South Africa

Arsenic exports from South Africa soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, arsenic exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Swaziland (X tons) was the main destination for arsenic exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Lesotho (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Swaziland stood at X%.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) remains the key foreign market for arsenic exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Swaziland totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average arsenic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Arsenic Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, arsenic imports into South Africa surged to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of arsenic to South Africa, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of arsenic to South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average arsenic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, arsenic import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to X% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for arsenic in the world?

The country with the largest volume of arsenic consumption was China, accounting for 62% of total volume. Moreover, arsenic consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Morocco, fourfold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.5% share.

What are the largest producers of arsenic in the world?

China remains the largest arsenic producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, arsenic production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco, fourfold. Hong Kong SAR ranked third in terms of total production with a 13% share.

What are the leading suppliers of arsenic to South Africa?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of arsenic to South Africa, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Namibia, with a 30% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of arsenic from South Africa?

In value terms, Swaziland remains the key foreign market for arsenic exports from South Africa, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kenya $831), with a 3.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for arsenic in South Africa?

The average arsenic export price stood at $3,441 per ton in 2021, dropping by -26.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for arsenic in South Africa?

In 2021, the average arsenic import price amounted to $570 per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the arsenic market in South Africa. 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.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024