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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $398 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $678 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($1,445 per ton), while the price for Iran ($184 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $5,923 per ton in 2020, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate measured growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Korea.

From 2014 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Korea amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume increased by 10% to 143 tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports rose markedly to $57K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey42.324.321.721.2-20.6%
Saudi Arabia6.722.116.815.231.4%
Iran12.68.48.69.3-9.6%
United Arab Emirates1.11.04.17.287.1%
India1.72.30.41.3-8.6%
Jordan2.10.90.20.6-34.1%
Others1.81.71.42.15.3%
Total68.360.753.156.9-5.9%

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

  1. Turkey (65.2 tons)
  2. Iran (50.4 tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (10.5 tons)
  4. India (6.9 tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (6.3 tons)
  6. Jordan (2.4 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kuwait

In 2020, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports from Kuwait dropped significantly to 13 kg, declining by -35% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a sharp descent.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports declined markedly to $77 in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt contraction.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Kuwait (USD)
COUNTRY20192020CAGR,
2019-2020
South KoreaN/A77.00%
Mexico92.0N/A0%
OthersN/AN/A0%
Total92.077.0-16.3%

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

  1. South Korea (13.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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