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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $82 per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($198 per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($22 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 Spain (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In June 2023, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $532 per ton, jumping by 403% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 1,055% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $698 per ton. From December 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($1,045 per ton), while the price for Kenya ($481 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 France (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Greece

In 2022, approx. 432K tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were exported from Greece; which is down by -4.7% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 453K tons, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports rose significantly to $35M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Greece (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States12.012.612.615.18.0%
Canada4.25.14.84.84.6%
Netherlands2.72.33.53.812.1%
Spain1.10.81.12.226.0%
Israel1.82.02.01.80.0%
Germany4.11.21.71.6-26.9%
Saudi Arabia0.20.10.50.965.1%
Belgium1.20.51.20.4-30.7%
Others2.52.95.24.622.5%
Total29.727.532.435.35.9%

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

  1. United States (205.7K tons)
  2. Israel (84.9K tons)
  3. Canada (43.1K tons)
  4. Netherlands (19.0K tons)
  5. Germany (18.5K tons)
  6. Spain (14.4K tons)
  7. Saudi Arabia (8.1K tons)
  8. Belgium (3.1K tons)

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Greece

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports into Greece was estimated at 22K tons in 2022, increasing by 3.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports soared to $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 83%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy1,0495459931,1252.4%
Turkey48.368.662.326476.2%
Others23418440639719.3%
Total1,3307971,4621,78610.3%

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

  1. Italy (21.6K tons)
  2. Turkey (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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