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South Africa - Chlorine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 3, 2023

South Africa's Chlorine Prices Reach $1,752 per Ton

South Africa Chlorine Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the chlorine price stood at $1,752 per ton (FOB, South Africa), picking up by 1.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 37% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,876 per ton. From April 2022 to February 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($4,039 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($1,068 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Chlorine in South Africa (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Democratic Republic of the Congo3,73013,7594,2744,9049,0942,8936946,0474,9042,4575,1083,4314,039
Mozambique1,8792,0351,8391,4552,3661,3052,6393,2951,8661,7521,8863,2833,504
Botswana2,3264,4652,0583,1962,0162,5292,8992,4152,5502,0743,5775,0572,605
Swaziland9681,4611,8521,6071,8562,6442,9371,6531,9322,1272,2421,8672,168
Zambia1,0061,2461,1901,1701,0171,5991,3831,5701,0701,4751,3781,2831,304
Namibia7374,2551,2051,8381,4961,5521,6811,0171,2211,3379021,0251,218
Zimbabwe1,2866319646786827925958184781,1779267711,068
Mauritius698N/A750N/A831639N/AN/A688N/A703N/AN/A
Average1,3661,8761,4081,3381,4691,8471,7991,7051,4401,6561,6251,7251,752

South Africa Chlorine Exports

In February 2023, overseas shipments of chlorine were finally on the rise to reach 293 tons after two months of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when exports increased by 33% month-to-month.

In value terms, chlorine exports surged to $514K (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from February 2022 to February 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, exports decreased by -46.5% against November 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 36% m-o-m.

South Africa Chlorine Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (93 tons), Namibia (67 tons) and Mozambique (37 tons) were the main destinations of chlorine exports from South Africa, together accounting for 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Botswana, Swaziland and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($130K), Zimbabwe ($99K) and Botswana ($83K) were the largest markets for chlorine exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 61% of total exports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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