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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $389 per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $464 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($2,953 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($62 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+38.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $562 per ton, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($841 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($541 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 Bolivia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Peru

In 2022, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports into Peru declined remarkably to 216 tons, with a decrease of -29.2% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 305 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports dropped to $84K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36%.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Peru (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States69.423.233.633.0-21.9%
Argentina9.78.912.210.32.0%
Chile13.910.810.68.9-13.8%
Spain18.410.05.48.9-21.5%
Mexico4.42.410.48.725.5%
Turkey11.67.011.33.8-31.1%
United Kingdom4.94.04.33.6-9.8%
Brazil0.30.40.71.674.7%
Others5.14.68.45.20.6%
Total13771.396.984.1-15.0%

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

  1. Turkey (61.2 tons)
  2. United States (51.1 tons)
  3. Argentina (48.6 tons)
  4. Mexico (29.1 tons)
  5. Spain (8.4 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (6.0 tons)
  7. Brazil (3.8 tons)
  8. Chile (3.0 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Peru

In 2022, shipments abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -29.6% to 24 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 34 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports dropped markedly to $14K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 91%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $18K, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Peru (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bolivia7.98.712.110.49.6%
Ecuador0.50.23.12.775.4%
Chile0.30.40.50.518.6%
ColombiaN/AN/A2.2N/A0%
Others0.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Total9.69.317.913.612.3%

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

  1. Bolivia (19.3 tons)
  2. Ecuador (4.3 tons)
  3. Chile (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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