Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa
4. Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $3,813 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -25.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 493%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,115 per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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 ($21,175 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,893 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+31.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica stood at $16,337 per ton in 2022, falling by -55.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 709% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $50,957 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($121,274 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($2,404 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 States (+95.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa

In 2022, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica into South Africa skyrocketed to 28 tons, increasing by 41% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 100%.

In value terms, imports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica amounted to $107K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 159% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica to South Africa in 2022:

1. Germany (24.8 tons)
2. United Kingdom (2.0 tons)
3. China (0.9 tons)

Exports of Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica were finally on the rise to reach 961 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment.

In value terms, exports of glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica soared to $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn.

Top Export Markets for Glass; Unworked, in Tubes, of Fused Quartz or Other Fused Silica from South Africa in 2022:

1. Lesotho (342.0 kg)
2. Swaziland (296.0 kg)
3. Zimbabwe (120.0 kg)
4. Botswana (106.0 kg)
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo (62.0 kg)
6. Zambia (22.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform