Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kenya - 2021

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $717 per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $906 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($1,004 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($252 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 (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $292 per ton, dropping by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $643 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,261 per ton), while the price for Uganda totaled $265 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+25.2%).

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kenya

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports from Kenya reached 4.1 tons in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports expanded remarkably to $2.9K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States21.52.41.61.8-56.3%
United Kingdom0.30.10.70.732.6%
India0.40.30.20.2-20.6%
Australia2.50.2N/A0.1-65.8%
Spain1.00.1N/AN/A-90.0%
Others0.9N/A0.1N/A-66.7%
Total26.63.22.72.9-52.2%

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

  1. United States (2220.0 kg)
  2. United Kingdom (979.0 kg)
  3. India (447.0 kg)
  4. Australia (378.0 kg)
  5. Spain (72.0 kg)

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kenya

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume decreased by -15.4% to 297 tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 107%.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports declined markedly to $87K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 69% against the previous year.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Uganda35.562.296.776.829.3%
Others3.73.810.79.938.8%
Total39.266.010786.730.3%

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

  1. Uganda (289.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

Store
Blog
Event
Free Data: Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded - Kenya