Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $2,631 per ton, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,875 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($5,271 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,692 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $1,563 per ton, growing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,626 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($5,791 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($871 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses imported into South Africa soared to 20K tons, increasing by 69% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $52M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (17.0K tons)
2. Netherlands (0.6K tons)
3. India (0.5K tons)
4. Germany (0.5K tons)
5. United States (0.4K tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas shipments of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 84% to 9.7K tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses soared to $15M in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from South Africa in 2022:

1. Tanzania (3.8K tons)
2. Ghana (3.3K tons)
3. Cote d'Ivoire (0.8K tons)
4. Nigeria (0.5K tons)
5. Burkina Faso (0.4K tons)
6. Zimbabwe (0.3K tons)
7. Zambia (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform