Price for Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa - 2024

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

Price for Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses amounted to $2,036 per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,606 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($3,991 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($1,784 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses amounted to $2,092 per ton, reducing by -34.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $4,196 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($4,877 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($1,602 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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa

For the fourth year in a row, South Africa recorded growth in overseas purchases of propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses, which increased by 24% to 4.8K tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.5% 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 propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses surged to $9.8M in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea4.13.94.96.013.5%
Belgium0.20.40.92.6135.1%
United Kingdom0.30.30.20.410.1%
Brazil0.40.20.10.1-37.0%
Others0.60.40.60.810.1%
Total5.65.26.79.820.5%

Top Suppliers of Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:

  1. South Korea (3101.4 tons)
  2. Belgium (1371.6 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (107.7 tons)
  4. Brazil (42.0 tons)

Exports of Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses increased by 241% to 108 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous setback.

In value terms, exports of propylene, other olefin polymers; polyisobutylene in primary formses soared to $226K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback.

Export of Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Zambia0.3N/A3.6134664.4%
Netherlands22.3N/A1.834.715.9%
Tanzania5.36.14.923.363.8%
Saudi ArabiaN/AN/AN/A15.60%
Malawi0.6N/A82.311.7169.2%
BotswanaN/A31.0N/AN/A0%
Kazakhstan10.776.9N/AN/A618.7%
Zimbabwe0.566.43.6N/A168.3%
Democratic Republic of the Congo338143N/AN/A-57.7%
Others15.49.85.36.1-26.6%
Total393333102226-16.8%

Top Export Markets for Propylene, Other Olefin Polymers; Polyisobutylene in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Zambia (83.8 tons)
  2. Netherlands (9.4 tons)
  3. Tanzania (6.3 tons)
  4. Saudi Arabia (4.3 tons)
  5. Malawi (2.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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