Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium
  4. Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $103 per ton in June 2023, rising by 85% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 279% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $279 per ton. From February 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($260 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($45.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $317 per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 38%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $580 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($507 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($193 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 the UK (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium

In 2022, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports into Belgium surged to 181K tons, growing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% 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 +57.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports surged to $34M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 158%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa0.314.214.321.9317.9%
Turkey4.11.94.76.918.9%
SpainN/A0.30.71.4116.0%
Greece1.22.00.90.4-30.7%
United Kingdom1.32.1N/AN/A61.5%
Others1.61.51.42.921.9%
Total8.522.022.033.658.1%

Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to Belgium in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (undefinedK tons)
  2. South Africa (85.3K tons)
  3. Turkey (81.4K tons)
  4. Spain (5.7K tons)
  5. Greece (2.0K tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume decreased by -30.2% to 46K tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 66K tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports reduced rapidly to $15M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $18M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom0.1N/A2.13.7233.2%
France2.43.64.22.74.0%
Denmark1.00.72.82.637.5%
Germany1.11.52.81.817.8%
Austria1.71.41.60.9-19.1%
Netherlands1.30.81.30.5-27.3%
South KoreaN/AN/AN/A0.50%
Luxembourg0.60.51.00.2-30.7%
Others1.41.82.31.910.7%
Total9.610.518.114.615.0%

Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from Belgium in 2022:

  1. France (13.9K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (10.1K tons)
  3. Denmark (7.3K tons)
  4. Germany (5.1K tons)
  5. Austria (2.6K tons)
  6. Netherlands (1.2K tons)
  7. South Korea (1.0K tons)
  8. Luxembourg (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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