Overview of the Global Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

In 2021, the global gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Global consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 12%. Global production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone, achieving 29% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Oman (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together comprising a 36% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports, with a CAGR of +15.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+13.5%), Vietnam (+12.3%), Spain (+11.8%), Oman (+11.4%), Mexico (+11.0%), India (+4.5%), Japan (+2.6%) and Canada (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Sweden (-1.7%) and Thailand (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+14 p.p.), Spain (+4.1 p.p.) and Oman (+3.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Sweden (-1.7 p.p.), Canada (-2.2 p.p.), Japan (-3 p.p.) and Thailand (-10.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 8% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+11.4% per year) and Thailand (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 6.9%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Mexico ($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 (+6.1%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports

In 2021, approx. X tons of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone were imported worldwide; surging by 11% against 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India represented the main importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 37% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), achieving a 6.9% share of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Germany (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the Philippines (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Philippines (+13.6%), Indonesia (+8.6%), the United States (+6.8%), South Korea (+6.2%), Germany (+6.2%), Vietnam (+4.1%), Bangladesh (+3.9%) and the Netherlands (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2021. Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. India (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -1.9% and -2.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone worldwide, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 5.9% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 5.7% share.

In India, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+8.6% per year) and Japan (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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