SADC: Market for Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate) 2024

Market Size for Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate) in SADC

In 2022, the SADC market for phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate) in SADC

In value terms, production of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate)

Exports in SADC

Exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates triphosphate) structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Imports of Phosphates and Polyphosphates (Excluding Calcium Hydrogenorthophosphate, Mono- Or Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Triphosphate)

Imports in SADC

For the third year in a row, SADC recorded growth in supplies from abroad of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in triphosphate) structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Zambia (X tons), Angola (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Angola (X%), Tanzania (X%) and Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) and Angola (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Botswana (X p.p.), Zambia (X p.p.) and Zimbabwe (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

In South Africa, imports of phosphates and polyphosphates (excluding calcium hydrogenorthophosphate, mono- or disodium phosphate, sodium triphosphate) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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