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South Africa - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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ABS Copolymers Price in South Africa - 2023

ABS Copolymers Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average ABS copolymers import price stood at $2,748 per ton in July 2023, with an increase of 26% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,821 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,213 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($2,100 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

ABS Copolymers Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average ABS copolymers export price stood at $2,210 per ton in 2022, which is down by -29.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $5,576 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($5,343 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($802 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 Malaysia (+32.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

ABS Copolymers Imports in South Africa

In 2022, abs copolymers imports into South Africa reduced to 7.7K tons, which is down by -5.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.2%.

In value terms, ABS copolymers imports dropped to $19M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $21M, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of ABS Copolymers in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)	4.5	2.6	7.6	6.1	10.7%
South Korea	3.5	3.0	4.3	4.5	8.7%
Netherlands	1.8	1.1	1.7	2.0	3.6%
Belgium	3.4	2.1	2.7	2.0	-16.2%
Malaysia	1.1	1.0	1.7	1.9	20.0%
Thailand	0.1	0.1	1.1	1.1	122.4%
Germany	1.8	1.1	1.7	0.9	-20.6%
China	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.5	71.0%
Saudi Arabia	0.8	0.9	N/A	N/A	12.5%
Others	0.6	0.1	0.4	0.3	-20.6%
Total	17.6	12.2	21.2	19.3	3.1%

Top Suppliers of ABS Copolymers to South Africa in 2022:

Taiwan (Chinese) (2958.9 tons)
South Korea (1610.2 tons)
Malaysia (744.0 tons)
Belgium (656.1 tons)
Netherlands (589.0 tons)
Thailand (433.8 tons)
China (342.6 tons)
Germany (262.8 tons)

ABS Copolymers Exports in South Africa

In 2022, exports of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms from South Africa shrank rapidly to 280 tons, dropping by -34.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 630% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 426 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, ABS copolymers exports dropped sharply to $619K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,416%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.3M, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Export of ABS Copolymers in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Venezuela	N/A	N/A	N/A	301	0%
Mozambique	5.5	28.7	103	128	185.5%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	2.1	N/A	565	71.0	223.4%
Israel	N/A	N/A	N/A	42.3	0%
Malaysia	20.2	N/A	N/A	21.9	2.7%
Zambia	11.8	17.8	9.5	17.7	14.5%
Namibia	N/A	2.4	2.3	11.0	114.1%
Zimbabwe	22.2	9.2	370	4.7	-40.4%
China	30.3	N/A	N/A	0.2	-81.2%
Chile	N/A	N/A	111	N/A	0%
Gabon	N/A	N/A	73.6	N/A	0%
Greece	124	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	45.5	29.7	96.2	20.6	-23.2%
Total	262	87.9	1,332	619	33.2%

Top Export Markets for ABS Copolymers from South Africa in 2022:

Venezuela (145.5 tons)
Mozambique (57.0 tons)
Malaysia (27.3 tons)
Israel (14.9 tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (13.3 tons)
Zambia (9.8 tons)
Namibia (4.9 tons)
Zimbabwe (1.5 tons)
China (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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South Africa

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Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023