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South Africa - Styrene-Acrylonitrile (San) And Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Styrene-Acrylonitrile Price in South Africa - 2023

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average styrene-acrylonitrile import price stood at $1,635 per ton in September 2023, dropping by -5.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 29% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,712 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,751 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average styrene-acrylonitrile export price stood at $2,029 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,030 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($5,343 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($802 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 Nigeria (+63.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 8.3K tons of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) were imported into South Africa; which is down by -5.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports shrank to $20M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +54.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $22M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Styrene-Acrylonitrile in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)	4.7	2.9	8.0	6.4	10.8%
South Korea	3.6	3.5	4.8	5.0	11.6%
Netherlands	1.9	1.1	1.7	2.0	1.7%
Belgium	3.4	2.1	2.7	2.0	-16.2%
Malaysia	1.1	1.0	1.7	1.9	20.0%
Thailand	0.1	0.1	1.1	1.1	122.4%
Germany	1.8	1.2	1.8	0.9	-20.6%
China	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.5	71.0%
Saudi Arabia	0.8	0.9	N/A	N/A	12.5%
Others	0.8	0.2	0.4	0.4	-20.6%
Total	18.3	13.0	22.3	20.2	3.3%

Top Suppliers of Styrene-Acrylonitrile to South Africa in 2022:

Taiwan (Chinese) (3084.3 tons)
South Korea (2073.3 tons)
Malaysia (744.0 tons)
Belgium (656.1 tons)
Netherlands (611.0 tons)
Thailand (433.8 tons)
China (342.6 tons)
Germany (263.1 tons)

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports in South Africa

In 2022, styrene-acrylonitrile exports from South Africa reduced rapidly to 423 tons, with a decrease of -29% compared with 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 315%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 597 tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports fell dramatically to $859K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 748%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.6M, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Export of Styrene-Acrylonitrile in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Venezuela	N/A	N/A	N/A	301	0%
Swaziland	171	92.8	170	158	-2.6%
Mozambique	9.1	32.4	113	136	146.3%
Zimbabwe	38.3	15.0	480	85.3	30.6%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	2.1	N/A	565	71.0	223.4%
Israel	N/A	N/A	N/A	42.3	0%
Malaysia	20.2	N/A	N/A	21.9	2.7%
Greece	124	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Chile	N/A	N/A	111	N/A	0%
Others	80.4	50.7	180	43.8	-18.3%
Total	445	191	1,619	859	24.5%

Top Export Markets for Styrene-Acrylonitrile from South Africa in 2022:

Venezuela (145.5 tons)
Swaziland (85.0 tons)
Zimbabwe (60.5 tons)
Mozambique (59.4 tons)
Malaysia (27.3 tons)
Israel (14.9 tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (13.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20162050 - Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers, in primary forms
Prodcom 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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South Africa

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Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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