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South Africa: Phosphate Rock Market 2022

Phosphate Rock Market Size in South Africa

For the thirteenth year in a row, the South African phosphate rock market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Phosphate rock consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Phosphate Rock Production in South Africa

In value terms, phosphate rock production fell slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Phosphate Rock Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, phosphate rock exports from South Africa dropped notably to X tons, reducing by -X% on 2019. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphate rock exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of phosphate rock exports from South Africa.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Norway (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for phosphate rock exported from South Africa were Norway ($X) and Colombia ($X the main countries of destination, Norway (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average phosphate rock export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+X% per year).

Phosphate Rock Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2020, overseas purchases of phosphate rock increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a precipitous slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phosphate rock imports reached $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2011 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphate rock imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphate rock to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average phosphate rock import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phosphate rock 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 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08911100 - Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk

Country coverage:

South Africa

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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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023