South Africa: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in South Africa

In 2021, the South African calcined and sintered dolomite market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Calcined and sintered dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in South Africa

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from South Africa

In 2021, the amount of calcined and sintered dolomite exported from South Africa rose significantly to X tons, surging by 10% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) were the main destinations of calcined and sintered dolomite exports from South Africa, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Botswana (with a CAGR of +26.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from South Africa, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Botswana ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique totaled -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Botswana (+30.4% per year) and Mauritius (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($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 Zambia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into South Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcined and sintered dolomite were imported into South Africa; growing by 131% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 166%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of calcined and sintered dolomite imports to South Africa, together comprising 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to South Africa, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Namibia (-20.0% per year) and India (-53.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -24.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 270% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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