Calcium Carbonate Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Calcium Carbonate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Calcium Carbonate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Calcium Carbonate Imports in South Africa
4. Calcium Carbonate Exports in South Africa

Calcium Carbonate Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average calcium carbonate import price amounted to $146 per ton, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $356 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($2,656 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($77 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $354 per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $591 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Zambia ($525 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($218 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 Zambia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Calcium Carbonate Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of calcium carbonate imported into South Africa dropped to 91K tons, with a decrease of -10.6% compared with 2021. Overall, imports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 2.6%.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports fell to $13M in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Calcium Carbonate to South Africa in 2022:

1. Egypt (49.7K tons)
2. Turkey (13.9K tons)
3. Jordan (9.4K tons)
4. Zambia (6.3K tons)
5. China (3.2K tons)
6. Vietnam (2.3K tons)
7. Spain (1.2K tons)

Calcium Carbonate Exports in South Africa

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of calcium carbonate decreased by -22.1% to 13K tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +21.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 17K tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports reduced to $4.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.3M, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Calcium Carbonate from South Africa in 2022:

1. Zimbabwe (5.3K tons)
2. Botswana (2.1K tons)
3. Zambia (1.4K tons)
4. Namibia (1.3K tons)
5. Mozambique (1.3K tons)
6. Ghana (0.5K tons)
7. Malawi (0.4K tons)
8. Swaziland (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform