Price for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States
  4. Imports of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States

Price for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite export price stood at $420 per ton in August 2023, picking up by 4.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 22% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $457 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($534 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($260 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite import price stood at $460 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $834 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($602 per ton), while the price for Peru ($388 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States

Andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite exports from the United States expanded notably to 52K tons in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite exports rose markedly to $20M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% 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 +43.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.63.34.13.92.7%
China1.81.83.13.423.6%
United Kingdom1.92.12.42.712.4%
Canada1.31.31.42.117.3%
Japan1.21.01.31.32.7%
Mexico1.30.91.11.2-2.6%
Australia0.20.20.21.071.0%
South Korea0.70.70.81.012.6%
Others2.42.53.33.311.2%
Total14.413.817.819.811.2%

Top Export Markets for Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite from the United States in 2022:

  1. Germany (9.7K tons)
  2. Canada (7.9K tons)
  3. China (7.9K tons)
  4. United Kingdom (6.4K tons)
  5. Australia (3.9K tons)
  6. Japan (2.7K tons)
  7. Mexico (2.6K tons)
  8. South Korea (2.4K tons)

Imports of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States

In 2022, andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite imports into the United States soared to 7.3K tons, with an increase of 424% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite imports surged to $3.3M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Peru14574.52131,591122.2%
South Africa1,718N/A1351,265-9.7%
France26532623838713.5%
United Kingdom17451.493.098.2-17.4%
Others5.7N/A3.84.7-6.2%
Total2,3084526823,34613.2%

Top Suppliers of Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite to the United States in 2022:

  1. Peru (4.1K tons)
  2. South Africa (2.3K tons)
  3. France (0.6K tons)
  4. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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