Price for Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa
4. Exports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa

Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds amounted to $3,848 per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds increased by +80.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($33,602 per ton), while the price for India ($1,578 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+32.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds stood at $2,079 per ton in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Zambia ($2,145 per ton) and Zimbabwe ($2,071 per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($1,803 per ton) and Mozambique ($1,901 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Botswana (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa

Imports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds into South Africa stood at 2.3K tons in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 138%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds skyrocketed to $9M in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated to South Africa in 2022:

1. Poland (784.0 tons)
2. Russia (400.0 tons)
3. China (323.0 tons)
4. United States (278.5 tons)
5. India (204.8 tons)
6. Spain (127.5 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (99.0 tons)

Exports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds decreased by -57% to 951 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.2K tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds shrank remarkably to $2M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.1M, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated from South Africa in 2022:

1. Zambia (510.3 tons)
2. Botswana (127.2 tons)
3. Zimbabwe (114.3 tons)
4. Namibia (58.7 tons)
5. Mozambique (39.5 tons)
6. Nigeria (28.0 tons)
7. Swaziland (25.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform