Fluorine; Bromine Price in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Fluorine; Bromine Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Fluorine; Bromine Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Fluorine; Bromine Exports in South Africa
- Fluorine; Bromine Imports in South Africa
Fluorine; Bromine Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average fluorine; bromine export price stood at $6,200 per ton in 2022, picking up by 61% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($17,995 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($2,090 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 (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Fluorine; Bromine Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average fluorine; bromine import price amounted to $106 per ton, which is down by -99% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 329%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $51,175 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +4.2% per year.
Fluorine; Bromine Exports in South Africa
For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in shipments abroad of fluorine; bromines, which increased by 27% to 108 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, fluorine; bromine exports surged to $670K in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Fluorine; Bromine in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zambia | 95.8 | 45.9 | 159 | 294 | 45.3% |
| Denmark | N/A | N/A | N/A | 87.8 | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11.2 | 7.7 | 36.0 | 70.4 | 84.6% |
| United States | 16.9 | 30.1 | 15.2 | 57.9 | 50.8% |
| Botswana | 30.5 | 27.6 | 39.4 | 49.9 | 17.8% |
| Mozambique | 6.2 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 44.7 | 93.2% |
| Lesotho | 34.7 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 10.5 | -32.9% |
| Australia | N/A | 24.5 | 30.6 | 2.2 | -70.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | N/A | N/A | 7.8 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 13.7 | 42.1 | 30.9 | 53.2 | 57.2% |
| Total | 209 | 186 | 327 | 670 | 47.4% |
Top Export Markets for Fluorine; Bromine from South Africa in 2022:
- Zambia (36.6 tons)
- United States (21.6 tons)
- Botswana (19.9 tons)
- Mozambique (11.7 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (7.2 tons)
- Denmark (4.9 tons)
- Australia (1.1 tons)
- Lesotho (1.1 tons)
Fluorine; Bromine Imports in South Africa
For the fourth consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of fluorine; bromines, which increased by 167% to 15 tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 398%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, fluorine; bromine imports shrank notably to $1.6K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 234%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $57K, and then plummeted in the following year.
| Import of Fluorine; Bromine in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 7.0 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 | -61.5% |
| Germany | 5.6 | 1.1 | 12.2 | N/A | 47.6% |
| India | N/A | 13.2 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 45.0 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | 0% |
| Total | 12.5 | 17.2 | 57.3 | 1.6 | -49.6% |
Top Suppliers of Fluorine; Bromine to South Africa in 2022:
- United States (undefined tons)
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