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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $259 per ton in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 decreased by -26.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $351 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($1,083 per ton), while the price for Spain ($66 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $897 per ton in 2022, rising by 42% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 745% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,977 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,570 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia amounted to $693 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Croatia

In 2022, imports of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds into Croatia fell to 543 tons, waning by -10.3% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 96%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 605 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports soared to $140K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

1. Hungary (307.0 tons)
2. Czech Republic (97.7 tons)
3. Slovenia (85.7 tons)
4. Germany (25.9 tons)
5. Italy (15.2 tons)
6. Spain (10.8 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Croatia

In 2022, the amount of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds exported from Croatia contracted remarkably to 1.1 tons, reducing by -82.9% against the year before. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 2,440% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 6.6 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports dropped significantly to $1K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 223%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.2K, and then declined markedly in the following year.

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

1. Serbia (1011.0 kg)
2. Italy (124.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform