Ukraine: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Ukraine

The Ukrainian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Ukraine

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Ukraine

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -25.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 557% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 377% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X tons), with a 0.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus stood at -6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-50.7% per year) and Moldova (-40.7% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Ukraine, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus stood at -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-33.7% per year) and Russia (-55.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Moldova (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, overseas purchases of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9,063% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 5,760% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main suppliers of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports to Ukraine, together comprising 97% of total imports. Bulgaria, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +101.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone suppliers to Ukraine were Russia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +91.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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