Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa
  4. Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides amounted to $5,902 per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $6,479 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($10,915 per ton), while the price for Canada ($5,260 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 (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides amounted to $388 per ton, reducing by -87.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $4,686 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Zimbabwe ($8,456 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($294 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 (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides, when their volume decreased by -64.8% to 134 tons. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 381 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides dropped notably to $793K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Import of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China4555181,232442-1.0%
Germany398291520148-28.1%
CanadaN/AN/A10912615.6%
Spain0.3N/AN/A44.8430.5%
India1131149.223.9-40.4%
Others3.124.924.97.936.6%
Total9699471,895793-6.5%

Top Suppliers of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (83.1 tons)
  2. Canada (24.0 tons)
  3. Germany (17.0 tons)
  4. Spain (5.5 tons)
  5. India (4.0 tons)

Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides exported from South Africa skyrocketed to 396 tons, jumping by 1,586% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chromium oxides and hydroxides; excluding chromium trioxides surged to $154K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
TurkeyN/AN/AN/A1150%
Zimbabwe30.834.843.627.1-4.2%
Namibia3.21.86.70.5-46.1%
United Arab EmiratesN/AN/A13.2N/A0%
Others27.139.210.611.2-25.5%
Total61.075.774.015436.2%

Top Export Markets for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides; Excluding Chromium Trioxide from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Turkey (390.0 tons)
  2. Zimbabwe (3.2 tons)
  3. Namibia (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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