Price for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa - 2024

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  1. Price for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa
  4. Exports of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa

Price for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses stood at $4,984 per ton in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $33,006 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Thailand ($13,000 per ton), while the price for China totaled $4,636 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-8.6%).

Price for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses amounted to $16,240 per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $77,786 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Namibia ($51,622 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($3,928 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 Zambia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa

Imports of pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses into South Africa surged to 19 tons in 2022, picking up by 76% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses skyrocketed to $95K in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China80.250.053.087.63.0%
Others14.23.34.57.4-19.5%
Total94.453.357.595.00.2%

Top Suppliers of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (18.9 tons)

Exports of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses increased by 16% to 1.4 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline.

In value terms, exports of pearls; articles of natural or cultured pearlses skyrocketed to $23K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia5.02.96.79.624.3%
Botswana2.31.62.84.020.3%
Kenya2.02.41.22.57.7%
Swaziland0.30.10.21.674.7%
Mauritius0.30.70.41.154.2%
Zambia0.60.70.71.018.6%
Lesotho0.50.20.30.921.6%
MozambiqueN/AN/A1.20.6-50.0%
Tanzania0.30.80.50.30.0%
Hong Kong SAR3.4N/AN/AN/A0%
ZimbabweN/A0.5N/AN/A0%
NetherlandsN/AN/A0.4N/A0%
Others1.20.81.21.1-2.9%
Total15.910.715.822.712.6%

Top Export Markets for Pearls; Articles of Natural or Cultured Pearls from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Kenya (395.0 kg)
  2. Namibia (185.0 kg)
  3. Mauritius (159.0 kg)
  4. Zambia (151.0 kg)
  5. Lesotho (113.0 kg)
  6. Botswana (112.0 kg)
  7. Tanzania (83.0 kg)
  8. Swaziland (75.0 kg)
  9. Mozambique (67.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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