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South Africa - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Silicone Price in South Africa - 2023

Silicone Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average silicone import price stood at $5,687 per ton in July 2023, picking up by 17% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 61% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $7,427 per ton. From December 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($20,228 per ton), while the price for China ($2,910 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 the United States (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silicone Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average silicone export price amounted to $3,067 per ton, surging by 6.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 106% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $9,368 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($7,179 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($1,795 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 Namibia (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicone Imports in South Africa

In 2022, silicone imports into South Africa shrank modestly to 4.5K tons, dropping by -4.4% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21%.

In value terms, silicone imports skyrocketed to $28M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 increased by +70.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Silicone in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	7.8	6.7	6.6	10.3	9.7%
China	2.8	2.5	4.9	5.6	26.0%
United Kingdom	1.8	0.9	1.2	1.9	1.8%
India	2.1	0.2	1.1	1.6	-8.7%
Belgium	1.3	1.2	1.3	1.6	7.2%
Malaysia	0.5	0.5	0.6	1.4	40.9%
Netherlands	1.2	1.4	1.7	1.3	2.7%
Others	4.6	2.9	3.9	4.2	-3.0%
Total	22.1	16.3	21.4	27.9	8.1%

Top Suppliers of Silicone to South Africa in 2022:

Germany (1371.8 tons)
China (1156.9 tons)
Malaysia (665.9 tons)
United Kingdom (587.6 tons)
India (412.0 tons)
Belgium (271.2 tons)
Netherlands (263.0 tons)

Silicone Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of silicones (in primary forms) exported from South Africa dropped markedly to 1.2K tons, which is down by -17% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 81%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.4K tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, silicone exports contracted markedly to $3.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +28.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $4.6M, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Export of Silicone in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Namibia	861	811	1,131	1,127	9.4%
Zimbabwe	353	340	634	1,119	46.9%
Botswana	446	233	404	346	-8.1%
Zambia	427	292	507	301	-11.0%
Swaziland	236	181	235	221	-2.2%
Mozambique	132	128	153	145	3.2%
Lesotho	87.6	115	139	140	16.9%
Malawi	113	58.9	85.2	73.4	-13.4%
Turkey	90.0	308	369	55.4	-14.9%
Angola	34.3	33.6	29.8	18.2	-19.0%
Indonesia	N/A	N/A	143	N/A	0%
Others	748	516	811	337	-23.3%
Total	3,528	3,018	4,641	3,883	3.2%

Top Export Markets for Silicone from South Africa in 2022:

Zimbabwe (533.8 tons)
Namibia (209.1 tons)
Lesotho (51.6 tons)
Zambia (48.4 tons)
Botswana (46.8 tons)
Swaziland (28.1 tons)
Mozambique (20.8 tons)
Angola (13.9 tons)
Malawi (11.3 tons)
Turkey (4.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20165700 - Silicones, in primary forms

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South Africa

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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023