U.S.: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. gypsum and anhydrite market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in the U.S.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 194%. Gypsum and anhydrite production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of gypsum and anhydrite exported from the United States surged to X tons, with an increase of 28% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum and anhydrite exports from the United States, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada totaled -16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+72.9% per year) and Mexico (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum and anhydrite exports from the United States, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+47.5% per year) and Australia (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum and anhydrite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Canada (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of gypsum and anhydrite imported into the United States rose remarkably to X tons, surging by 8.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum and anhydrite imports to the United States, together comprising 95% of total imports. Turkey lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +23.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest gypsum and anhydrite suppliers to the United States, together accounting for 92% of total imports. Turkey lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 6.7%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +18.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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