South Africa - Limestone Flux, Limestone and Calcareous Stone - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in South Africa
The South African limestone flux and limestone market rose sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in South Africa
In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone
Exports from South Africa
Limestone flux and limestone exports from South Africa dropped dramatically to X tons in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Botswana (X tons) was the main destination for limestone flux and limestone exports from South Africa, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, limestone flux and limestone exports to Botswana exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Zimbabwe (X tons), tenfold. Mozambique (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Botswana totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).
In value terms, Botswana ($X), Zimbabwe ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for limestone flux and limestone exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Export Prices by Country
The average limestone flux and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone
Imports into South Africa
For the fifth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Zimbabwe (X tons) was the main supplier of limestone flux and limestone to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Zimbabwe stood at X%.
In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest supplier of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Zimbabwe totaled X%.
Import Prices by Country
The average limestone flux and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for Zambia amounted to $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for limestone flux and limestone 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 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08112050 - Limestone flux, limestone and other calcareous stone used for the manufacture of lime or cement (excluding crushed limestone aggregate and calcareous dimension stone)
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- 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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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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