South Africa - Zirconium Ores and Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in South Africa
The South African zirconium ore and concentrate market dropped sharply to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Production of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in South Africa
In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate production contracted slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Zirconium ore and concentrate production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.
Exports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates
Exports from South Africa
In 2023, overseas shipments of zirconium ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.
Exports by Country
China (X tons) was the main destination for zirconium ore and concentrate exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zirconium ore and concentrate exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for zirconium ores and concentrates exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average zirconium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates
Imports into South Africa
In 2023, overseas purchases of zirconium ores and concentrates were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate imports surged to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Vietnam (X tons) was the main supplier of zirconium ore and concentrate to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique (X kg), with less than X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zirconium ores and concentrates to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with less than X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam stood at X.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average zirconium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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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
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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