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South Africa - Liquid Air Or Compressed Air - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa - 2023

Price for Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for liquid or compressed air and distilled or conductivity water stood at $5,798 per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,094 per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($9,798 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,722 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 (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for liquid or compressed air and distilled or conductivity water stood at $1,166 per ton in 2022, dropping by -21.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 49%. The export price peaked at $2,250 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Swaziland ($2,263 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($527 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 Swaziland (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of liquid or compressed air and distilled or conductivity water decreased by -1% to 398 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 667 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, liquid air and distilled water imports declined to $2.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.5M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	403	998	1,193	1,010	35.8%
India	0.3	3.0	0.3	405	1005.2%
China	459	707	656	325	-10.9%
Germany	412	516	187	286	-11.5%
United Kingdom	21.6	85.5	56.3	60.8	41.2%
Others	394	232	357	219	-17.8%
Total	1,689	2,542	2,449	2,306	10.9%

Top Suppliers of Liquid Air and Distilled Water to South Africa in 2022:

United States (145.8 tons)
Germany (105.2 tons)
China (81.9 tons)
India (50.2 tons)
United Kingdom (6.2 tons)

Exports of Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of liquid or compressed air and distilled or conductivity water increased by 226% to 304 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable reduction.

In value terms, liquid air and distilled water exports soared to $355K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Liquid Air and Distilled Water in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Zimbabwe	17.8	24.6	7.8	94.5	74.4%
Mozambique	27.5	5.5	6.0	54.8	25.8%
Lesotho	143	5.1	21.5	54.0	-27.7%
Namibia	11.7	29.4	34.3	34.4	43.3%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	1.8	5.1	2.2	29.7	154.6%
Swaziland	14.0	11.9	9.9	24.4	20.3%
Zambia	0.7	2.1	7.2	12.6	162.1%
Botswana	23.8	25.8	26.2	5.3	-39.4%
Panama	N/A	4.2	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	47.8	34.2	24.1	45.2	-1.8%
Total	289	148	139	355	7.1%

Top Export Markets for Liquid Air and Distilled Water from South Africa in 2022:

Mozambique (103.8 tons)
Zimbabwe (71.5 tons)
Lesotho (50.0 tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (31.0 tons)
Namibia (20.3 tons)
Swaziland (10.8 tons)
Zambia (7.7 tons)
Botswana (3.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for liquid air and distilled water in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20111300 - Liquid air, compressed air
Prodcom 20135250 - Distilled and conductivity water and water of similar purity
Prodcom 20135290 - Other inorganic compounds n.e.c., amalgams (excluding distilled and conductivity water and water of similar purity, l iquid air and compressed air, those of precious metals)

Country coverage:

South Africa

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023