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

Contents:

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

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $301 per ton in June 2023, falling by -4.5% against the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $315 per ton in May 2023, and then reduced in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($360 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($201 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $557 per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded import price increased by +24.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($735 per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($295 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds exported from Bulgaria declined to 6.1K tons, dropping by -5.2% compared with 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports dropped to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +43.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 52%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.7M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany16123630030023.1%
Slovenia23.227.433.8241118.2%
Italy15916923823313.6%
Poland91.010415021934.0%
Ukraine10011313520927.9%
Spain276249259167-15.4%
France38340.660.372.8-42.5%
Czech Republic67.352.287.668.10.4%
Others27.599.939352.824.3%
Total1,2891,0911,6571,5626.6%

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

  1. Ukraine (1035.1 tons)
  2. Poland (993.2 tons)
  3. Italy (990.0 tons)
  4. Germany (933.3 tons)
  5. Slovenia (764.4 tons)
  6. Spain (478.8 tons)
  7. France (372.6 tons)
  8. Czech Republic (301.9 tons)

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds imported into Bulgaria totaled 324 tons, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 347 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports surged to $180K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Greece61.126.863.880.99.8%
Italy28.243.042.641.513.7%
GermanyN/A13.618.232.354.1%
North MacedoniaN/AN/AN/A10.40%
Slovenia6.27.06.17.14.6%
RomaniaN/A9.710.44.3-33.4%
NetherlandsN/AN/A1.93.794.7%
Turkey50.047.34.3N/A-70.7%
Others1.614.43.40.1-60.3%
Total1471621511807.0%

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

  1. Greece (128.9 tons)
  2. Germany (72.5 tons)
  3. Italy (56.5 tons)
  4. North Macedonia (34.6 tons)
  5. Slovenia (23.9 tons)
  6. Netherlands (5.5 tons)
  7. Romania (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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