Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa
  4. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses stood at $10,864 per ton in 2022, surging by 867% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $11,146 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($51,388 per ton), while the price for the United States ($8,222 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses stood at $2,228 per ton in 2022, which is down by -47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,758 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lesotho ($15,228 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($623 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 Zimbabwe (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses decreased by -63.8% to 8 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 134% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 36 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses surged to $87K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
HungaryN/AN/AN/A47.30%
United StatesN/A12.91.721.027.6%
JapanN/AN/AN/A8.80%
United KingdomN/AN/A0.17.87700.0%
China36.744.823.2N/A-20.5%
Others1.01.0N/A2.535.7%
Total37.758.824.987.332.3%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Hungary (5.0 tons)
  2. United States (2.6 tons)
  3. Japan (0.3 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (0.2 tons)

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

In 2022, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses from South Africa surged to 8.7 tons, jumping by 985% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; plasticised, in primary formses surged to $19K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 644%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Swaziland2.2N/A0.110.065.7%
LesothoN/AN/AN/A4.30%
BelgiumN/AN/AN/A4.00%
EthiopiaN/AN/AN/A0.90%
Kenya0.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Namibia0.7N/A1.4N/A41.4%
ZambiaN/AN/A1.8N/A0%
OthersN/A0.50.10.3-22.5%
Total3.30.53.419.580.8%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Plasticised, in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Belgium (6.5 tons)
  2. Swaziland (1.7 tons)
  3. Lesotho (0.3 tons)
  4. Ethiopia (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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