International Gypsum & Anhydrite market still strong in Asia

The Asian market for gypsum and anhydrite* continues to drive demand, with 36% of total world consumption and a growing demand of 3% per year. According to global business information publishers, Gobi International, the value of the gypsum and anhydrite market will be worth US$1.7 billion by 2005.

The Asian market for gypsum and anhydrite* continues to drive demand, with 36% of total world consumption and a growing demand of 3% per year. According to global business information publishers, Gobi International, the value of the gypsum and anhydrite market will be worth US$1.7 billion by 2005.

Gobi International has published a comprehensive report covering global production, consumption and trade of gypsum and anhydrite. While the USA is the largest producer of gypsum and anhydrite, producing over 20 million tonnes a year, it remains a net importer.

Canada, Thailand, and Mexico are the major exporters, accounting for 58% of exports in 1999.

The consumption quantity for gypsum and anhydrite from 1998 with forecasts forward to 2005 are listed below.

World: Consumption Quantity for Gypsum and Anhydrite, 1998-2005 (Thousand Tonnes)

1998   1999   2000   2001   2002   2003   2004   2005
105,027   106,712   106,357   107,957   108,227   111,441   112,551   113,520

Gypsum & Anhydrite -The International Market 2002 is the largest ever statistical study of the gypsum and anhydrite market and contains reviews and analyses on over 150 countries and major global regions, with forecasts forward to 2005.

*Gypsum is primarily used in the building industry to manufacture such products as plasterboard (wallboard) and Portland cement. Anhydrite is formed from the dewatering of gypsum. It is used in the production of cement, fertilisers, and chemicals. This report consolidates data on gypsum and anhydrite.

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