Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa
- Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa
Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $418 per ton in July 2023, increasing by 35% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 55% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $641 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Australia ($544 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($187 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $124 per ton in July 2023, surging by 74% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a modest expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $163 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Greece ($180 per ton), while the price for Zimbabwe ($59.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa
Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports from South Africa declined remarkably to 171K tons in 2022, dropping by -27.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -15% was in 2020.
In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports declined modestly to $59M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.
| Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 33.7 | 27.7 | 33.1 | 40.4 | 6.2% |
| Australia | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 233.2% |
| United States | 9.7 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 | -29.5% |
| Japan | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 11.0% |
| Netherlands | 9.9 | 10.0 | 6.6 | 1.7 | -44.4% |
| New Zealand | N/A | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 300.0% |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 1.0 | 900.0% |
| Belgium | 6.2 | 2.5 | 11.2 | 0.8 | -49.5% |
| United Kingdom | 7.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | -56.9% |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.5 | 0% |
| China | 6.2 | 3.3 | 0.9 | N/A | -61.9% |
| Others | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -9.1% |
| Total | 79.6 | 53.9 | 61.1 | 59.4 | -9.3% |
Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (114.0K tons)
- Netherlands (10.9K tons)
- United States (8.9K tons)
- Australia (8.9K tons)
- Japan (6.2K tons)
- New Zealand (3.5K tons)
- Spain (3.3K tons)
- Italy (3.1K tons)
- Belgium (2.3K tons)
- United Kingdom (2.0K tons)
Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds imported into South Africa reached 13K tons, growing by 4.7% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports amounted to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
| Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Turkey | 752 | 774 | 1,045 | 1,099 | 13.5% |
| Greece | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 41.3 | 72.8% |
| Spain | 260 | 92.9 | 18.0 | 25.2 | -54.1% |
| Others | 126 | 28.4 | 53.0 | 1.4 | -77.7% |
| Total | 1,146 | 899 | 1,120 | 1,167 | 0.6% |
Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to South Africa in 2022:
- Spain (undefinedK tons)
- Turkey (12.2K tons)
- Greece (0.3K tons)
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