Price for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa - 2024

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  1. Price for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa
  4. Exports of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa

Price for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses amounted to $2,054 per ton, reducing by -8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,419 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($2,087 per ton), while the price for Malaysia amounted to $1,531 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses amounted to $3,897 per ton, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 172%. The export price peaked at $15,856 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mozambique.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mozambique amounted to -14.6% per year.

Imports of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 2.1K tons of rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses were imported into South Africa; stabilizing at 2021. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.3% 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 +66.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.1K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, imports of rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses contracted to $4.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 125%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.7M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand2.02.03.94.127.0%
MalaysiaN/A0.1N/A0.241.4%
Indonesia0.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.10.10.9N/A200.0%
Total2.32.14.74.323.2%

Top Suppliers of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Thailand (1972.0 tons)
  2. Malaysia (133.6 tons)

Exports of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses decreased by -96.9% to 9.8 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 834%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 711 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of rubber; natural (excluding latex), in smoked sheetses reduced remarkably to $38K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 646% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Export of Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Mozambique0.43.11.3N/A80.3%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total0.43.11.3N/A80.3%

Top Export Markets for Rubber; Natural (Excluding Latex), in Smoked Sheets from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Mozambique (9.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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