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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $541 per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +72.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($738 per ton), while the price for Greece ($114 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $511 per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 114% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $843 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($523 per ton) and French Polynesia ($465 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($442 per ton) and the UK ($465 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 France (+67.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, which decreased by -32.8% to 678 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of -21.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports shrank sharply to $367K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 0.3% against the previous year.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Africa300161302208-11.5%
Turkey9.5N/A45.031.048.3%
United Kingdom27231528.927.0-53.7%
Greece3.3N/AN/A3.1-2.1%
Others29.129.613197.749.7%
Total614505507367-15.8%

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

  1. South Africa (461.9 tons)
  2. Turkey (138.9 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (36.6 tons)
  4. Greece (27.0 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Ireland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -50% to 21 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports dropped rapidly to $11K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4.8N/A21.28.420.5%
Germany1.2N/AN/A1.610.1%
French PolynesiaN/AN/AN/A0.40%
United Kingdom1.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.2N/AN/A0.20.0%
Total7.5N/A21.210.612.2%

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

  1. United Kingdom (undefined tons)
  2. United States (16.2 tons)
  3. Germany (3.6 tons)
  4. French Polynesia (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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