Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa - 2023

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1. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa
4. Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses amounted to $13,294 per ton, waning by -8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $19,177 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($34,621 per ton), while the price for China ($9,159 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses amounted to $16,229 per ton, waning by -40.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $38,486 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 Brazil ($117,235 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($2,054 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 Brazil (+36.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa

Imports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses into South Africa rose rapidly to 171 tons in 2022, increasing by 7.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

In value terms, imports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses fell to $2.3M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:

1. China (64.1 tons)
2. Netherlands (39.6 tons)
3. Italy (29.5 tons)
4. United States (15.9 tons)
5. United Kingdom (14.0 tons)
6. Belgium (5.6 tons)

Exports of Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms in South Africa

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses increased by 660% to 17 tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of halogenated olefin polymers; fluoro-polymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, in primary formses surged to $274K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Olefin Polymers; Fluoro-Polymers, Polytetrafluoroethylene, in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:

1. United States (11.6 tons)
2. Germany (3.1 tons)
3. Zimbabwe (0.7 tons)
4. Brazil (0.3 tons)