South Africa - Chlorides (Excluding Ammonium Chloride) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Chlorides Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Chlorides Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Chlorides Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Chlorides Imports in South Africa
  4. Chlorides Exports in South Africa

Chlorides Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average chlorides import price amounted to $569 per ton, falling by -8.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 54% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,101 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($527 per ton), while the price for India amounted to $516 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.4%).

Chlorides Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average chlorides export price stood at $939 per ton in 2022, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,014 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($1,889 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($439 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports in South Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride), which increased by 37% to 19K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides imports soared to $14M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chlorides in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China4.03.74.56.417.0%
India0.60.51.66.3119.0%
Netherlands0.10.10.20.226.0%
Others1.10.91.31.715.6%
Total5.85.27.614.535.7%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides to South Africa in 2022:

  1. India (10.3K tons)
  2. China (7.0K tons)
  3. Netherlands (0.4K tons)

Chlorides Exports in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) decreased by -2.8% to 4.6K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 decreased by -31.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 65%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports surged to $4.3M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Chlorides in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia5497717971,18429.2%
Ghana16561169970061.9%
Uganda389581205326-5.7%
Democratic Republic of the Congo30.120.742.319887.4%
Swaziland52.89.614018953.0%
Cote d'Ivoire737472453157-40.3%
Mozambique179160128105-16.3%
Zimbabwe11515118598.1-5.2%
Lesotho10116389.397.5-1.2%
Zambia82.965.947.393.84.2%
Botswana11361.473.673.0-13.6%
Malawi14.713.440.357.557.6%
ChinaN/A3,033N/AN/A0%
Others1,0257107361,0300.2%
Total3,5526,8213,6354,3086.6%

Top Export Markets for Chlorides from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (2699.1 tons)
  2. Ghana (393.2 tons)
  3. Uganda (314.6 tons)
  4. Zambia (132.3 tons)
  5. Swaziland (120.3 tons)
  6. Zimbabwe (108.8 tons)
  7. Democratic Republic of the Congo (104.6 tons)
  8. Lesotho (99.9 tons)
  9. Mozambique (99.7 tons)
  10. Cote d'Ivoire (84.6 tons)
  11. Botswana (74.8 tons)
  12. Malawi (70.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chlorides market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Prodcom 20133130 - Chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride)

Country coverage:

  • South Africa

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    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
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