Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa - 2024
Contents:
- Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa
- Exports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa
Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for alkali metals; other than sodia stood at $11,845 per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 191%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($15,248 per ton), while the price for China totaled $11,634 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for alkali metals; other than sodia stood at $1,693 per ton in 2022, rising by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The export price peaked at $1,863 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($20,030 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($862 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 the United Arab Emirates (+40.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of alkali metals; other than sodia imported into South Africa reduced to 32 tons, falling by -7.1% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%.
In value terms, alkali metals; other than sodium imports rose remarkably to $383K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 97.1 | 115 | 332 | 347 | 52.9% |
| United States | 1.6 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 35.2 | 180.2% |
| Others | 1.8 | 12.1 | 9.6 | 0.6 | -30.7% |
| Total | 100 | 129 | 346 | 383 | 56.5% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium to South Africa in 2022:
- China (29.8 tons)
- United States (2.3 tons)
Exports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of alkali metals; other than sodia was finally on the rise to reach 34 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic contraction.
In value terms, alkali metals; other than sodium exports skyrocketed to $57K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment.
| Export of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | N/A | 5.5 | N/A | 18.0 | 80.9% |
| Zambia | 19.9 | 16.8 | 10.1 | 16.4 | -6.2% |
| Lesotho | 8.3 | 13.6 | 14.0 | 8.5 | 0.8% |
| Malawi | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 5.5 | 90.1% |
| Zimbabwe | N/A | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 66.7% |
| Botswana | 40.2 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | -65.9% |
| Swaziland | N/A | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.0% |
| Others | 62.7 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 3.8 | -60.7% |
| Total | 132 | 57.4 | 34.4 | 57.3 | -24.3% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium from South Africa in 2022:
- Zambia (13.4 tons)
- Lesotho (9.5 tons)
- Malawi (6.4 tons)
- Botswana (1.1 tons)
- Zimbabwe (1.0 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.9 tons)
- Swaziland (0.7 tons)
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