Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa - 2023

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  1. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa
  4. Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $2,062 per ton in 2022, jumping by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses increased by +57.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($2,330 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,553 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses stood at $251 per ton in 2022, declining by -73.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 181%. The export price peaked at $5,137 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($2,205 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($62 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 (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses imported into South Africa skyrocketed to 19K tons, growing by 48% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.3% 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 +69.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses skyrocketed to $40M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Tunisia4.611.69.218.057.6%
Italy5.96.05.114.936.2%
China6.52.42.85.9-3.2%
Germany0.60.10.60.75.3%
Others0.80.80.90.3-27.9%
Total18.321.018.639.829.6%

Top Suppliers of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Tunisia (9.0K tons)
  2. Italy (6.4K tons)
  3. China (3.3K tons)
  4. Germany (0.5K tons)

Exports of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa

In 2022, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses from South Africa surged to 1.6K tons, with an increase of 336% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine saltses soared to $399K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 94%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zambia41.945.589.765.516.1%
BrazilN/AN/AN/A59.00%
Malawi60.948.649.758.5-1.3%
Zimbabwe8.715.237.054.183.9%
MalaysiaN/AN/AN/A30.80%
Nigeria4.22.41.517.059.4%
CameroonN/AN/A121N/A0%
Others21865.344.5114-19.4%
Total3341773433996.1%

Top Export Markets for Fluorides; Fluorosilicates, Fluoroaluminates and Other Complex Fluorine Salts from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Brazil (903.0 tons)
  2. Malaysia (500.0 tons)
  3. Zambia (53.8 tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (38.3 tons)
  5. Nigeria (26.8 tons)
  6. Malawi (26.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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