Price for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa
- Exports of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa
Price for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcia stood at $2,376 per ton in 2022, declining by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 98%. The import price peaked at $6,518 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($11,185 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,351 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcia stood at $2,228 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 235% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $8,615 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 ($5,357 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($1,056 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 the United Arab Emirates (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa
In 2022, purchases abroad of alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcia was finally on the rise to reach 217 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline.
In value terms, alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcium imports surged to $514K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline.
| Import of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 330 | 282 | 357 | 509 | 15.5% |
| United States | 95.0 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 5.5 | -61.3% |
| Germany | 131 | 0.7 | N/A | 0.2 | -88.5% |
| Netherlands | 663 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 133 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | -90.9% |
| Total | 1,352 | 283 | 360 | 514 | -27.6% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium to South Africa in 2022:
- China (215.9 tons)
- United States (0.5 tons)
- Germany (0.1 tons)
Exports of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcia decreased by -93.3% to 7.3 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 4,489% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 144 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcium exports shrank sharply to $16K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,202%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $260K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
| Export of Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.9 | 0% |
| Zambia | 2.9 | 32.1 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 20.7% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.4 | 203 | 143 | 1.9 | 68.1% |
| Namibia | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 71.0% |
| Kenya | 15.8 | 6.1 | 3.0 | N/A | -56.4% |
| Netherlands | N/A | 15.7 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 0.5 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 0.9 | 21.6% |
| Total | 20.0 | 260 | 158 | 16.3 | -6.6% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali or Alkali-Earth Metals; Calcium from South Africa in 2022:
- Zimbabwe (3.4 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.4 tons)
- Namibia (1.4 tons)
- Zambia (1.0 tons)
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