Africa: Chalk And Dolomite Market 2024

Chalk And Dolomite Market Size in Africa

The African chalk and dolomite market declined slightly to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Production in Africa

In value terms, chalk and dolomite production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Chalk And Dolomite Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of chalk and dolomite exported in Africa soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Tunisia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chalk and dolomite exports from Burkina Faso stood at X%. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Burkina Faso, Egypt, Tunisia and Namibia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X), Egypt ($X) and Namibia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, 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 Namibia ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chalk And Dolomite Imports

Imports in Africa

Chalk and dolomite imports surged to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Algeria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Benin (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to chalk and dolomite imports into Cote d'Ivoire stood at X%. At the same time, Algeria (X%), Egypt (X%), Benin (X%), South Africa (X%), Cameroon (X%) and Senegal (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Cote d'Ivoire, Algeria and Egypt increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chalk and dolomite in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Cote d'Ivoire, chalk and dolomite imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform