Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Imports in South Africa
  4. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Exports in South Africa

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average waxes; artificial, prepared import price amounted to $2,920 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3,492 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($5,996 per ton), while the price for China ($1,486 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average waxes; artificial, prepared export price stood at $2,666 per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,165 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Mozambique ($3,618 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,073 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 Mozambique (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Imports in South Africa

Waxes; artificial, prepared imports into South Africa dropped markedly to 2.9K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -47.4% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.5K tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, waxes; artificial, prepared imports fell dramatically to $8.4M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $16M, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Import of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain1.21.42.32.222.4%
Denmark1.91.22.11.90.0%
Singapore0.70.81.31.219.7%
India0.60.40.50.75.3%
Italy0.30.30.30.410.1%
France0.30.30.40.410.1%
Poland0.30.20.30.30.0%
Germany3.83.14.4N/A7.6%
China0.40.30.8N/A41.4%
United States2.32.02.1N/A-4.4%
Others1.21.01.61.20.0%
Total13.011.015.98.4-13.5%

Top Suppliers of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Spain (1068.6 tons)
  2. Denmark (763.7 tons)
  3. Singapore (276.0 tons)
  4. India (252.7 tons)
  5. Poland (112.2 tons)
  6. Italy (76.7 tons)
  7. France (67.5 tons)
  8. United States (1.0 tons)
  9. Germany (0.3 tons)
  10. China (0.1 tons)

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Exports in South Africa

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of waxes; artificial, prepared, when their volume decreased by -0.8% to 6K tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64% against the previous year.

In value terms, waxes; artificial, prepared exports skyrocketed to $16M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States2.15.96.49.263.6%
Germany0.20.41.21.176.5%
Zimbabwe1.00.41.01.00.0%
Malawi0.60.80.60.914.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)0.10.40.40.681.7%
Zambia0.20.30.10.426.0%
India0.1N/A0.10.226.0%
South Korea0.20.20.20.20.0%
Egypt0.20.20.2N/A0.0%
Others2.92.53.72.5-4.8%
Total7.511.014.016.129.0%

Top Export Markets for Waxes; Artificial, Prepared from South Africa in 2022:

  1. United States (3522.9 tons)
  2. Zimbabwe (512.5 tons)
  3. Germany (407.5 tons)
  4. Malawi (265.4 tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (197.3 tons)
  6. India (196.4 tons)
  7. Zambia (135.5 tons)
  8. South Korea (102.8 tons)
  9. Egypt (19.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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