Africa: Market for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals 2024

Market Size for Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Africa

The African market for chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals fell modestly to $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals in Africa

In value terms, production of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals contracted significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Exports in Africa

In 2023, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals in Africa surged to X tons, increasing by X% against 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from South Africa (X tons), together reaching X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest chlorides and phosphorus oxychloride and halides supplier in Africa.

In South Africa, exports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Chlorides And Chloride Oxides Of Phosphorus And Halides And Halide-Oxides Of Non-Metals

Imports in Africa

In 2023, purchases abroad of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chlorides and chloride oxides of phosphorus and halides and halide-oxides of non-metals dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Nigeria (X%), Morocco (X%), Malawi (X%), Angola (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%). Swaziland (X tons), Cabo Verde (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Niger (X tons), Mozambique (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Malawi (X%), Niger (X%), Cabo Verde (X%), Angola (X%) and Nigeria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malawi emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Swaziland and Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mozambique (X%), Namibia (X%), Morocco (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Ethiopia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Egypt, Nigeria, Malawi, Angola, Cabo Verde, Swaziland, Niger, Namibia and Morocco increased by X, X, X, X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Cabo Verde ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Morocco, Namibia, Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Swaziland, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Niger lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malawi, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform