Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa
  4. Exports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa

Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia stood at $1,053 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 83% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,586 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 Germany ($3,354 per ton), while the price for China ($991 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia stood at $2,440 per ton in 2022, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 122%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Namibia ($2,847 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($817 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 Botswana (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa

In 2022, imports of dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia into South Africa reached 779 tons, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium imports contracted to $820K in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +93.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $833K, and then declined in the following year.

Import of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5703586727519.6%
Germany46.716.470.751.63.4%
Italy82.837.785.916.6-41.5%
Others6.012.04.60.6-53.6%
Total7054248338205.2%

Top Suppliers of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (758.0 tons)
  2. Germany (15.4 tons)
  3. Italy (5.4 tons)

Exports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa

In 2022, exports of dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia from South Africa declined dramatically to 42 tons, waning by -43.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium exports shrank remarkably to $102K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year.

Export of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Swaziland72.634.990.182.24.2%
Botswana18.82.9N/A6.0-31.7%
LesothoN/A0.12.45.1614.1%
Namibia4.63.83.03.3-10.5%
Zimbabwe9.31.11.12.1-39.1%
ZambiaN/A0.93.71.841.4%
GermanyN/AN/AN/A1.00%
Democratic Republic of the Congo0.124.90.1N/A0.0%
Singapore61.1N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/A1.041.1N/A4010.0%
Total16769.5141102-15.2%

Top Export Markets for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Swaziland (29.5 tons)
  2. Lesotho (4.0 tons)
  3. Botswana (3.2 tons)
  4. Zimbabwe (1.8 tons)
  5. Germany (1.2 tons)
  6. Namibia (1.2 tons)
  7. Zambia (0.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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