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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $213 per ton, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $260 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($602 per ton), while the price for China ($152 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+51.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $1,107 per ton, surging by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 101%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,258 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to +15.3% per year.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Malaysia

In 2022, approx. 6.6K tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were imported into Malaysia; with an increase of 7.2% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -14.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports expanded slightly to $1.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.4M; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China24393146460235.3%
Turkey82.740.329025745.9%
South Africa75.313229025650.4%
New Zealand11299.11101192.0%
United Arab Emirates3.317361.786.7197.3%
Others61.172.113175.47.3%
Total5771,4461,3461,39634.2%

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

  1. China (4.0K tons)
  2. Turkey (1.4K tons)
  3. South Africa (0.6K tons)
  4. New Zealand (0.4K tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (0.1K tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -44.9% to 26 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 324%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 88 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports reduced to $28K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 40%.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore19.010.424.028.414.3%
IndiaN/AN/A3.6N/A0%
United Arab EmiratesN/A15.8N/AN/A0%
Others0.61.31.8N/A73.2%
Total19.627.529.428.413.2%

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

  1. Singapore (25.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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