Carbon Disulphide Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Carbon Disulphide Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Carbon Disulphide Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  3. Carbon Disulphide Imports in South Africa
  4. Carbon Disulphide Exports in South Africa

Carbon Disulphide Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average carbon disulphide import price amounted to $945 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 120% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $79,347 per ton. From August 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.7% per month.

Carbon Disulphide Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average carbon disulphide export price amounted to $7,948 per ton, jumping by 217% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Botswana.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +93.3% per year.

Carbon Disulphide Imports in South Africa

In 2022, carbon disulphide imports into South Africa declined sharply to 1.3K tons, dropping by -16.2% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,853% against the previous year.

In value terms, carbon disulphide imports fell sharply to $1.2M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 3,736% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.5M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Import of Carbon Disulphide in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China33.88.8212690173.3%
Russia15925.637746643.1%
Germany49.24.539016.6-30.4%
India1,135N/AN/AN/A0%
Others7.91.155529.955.8%
Total1,38540.01,5341,203-4.6%

Top Suppliers of Carbon Disulphide to South Africa in 2022:

  1. China (720.0 tons)
  2. Russia (529.0 tons)
  3. Germany (3.7 tons)

Carbon Disulphide Exports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of carbon disulphides decreased by -99.9% to 1 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 76%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.2 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon disulphide exports shrank dramatically to $8 in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 145%.

Export of Carbon Disulphide in South Africa (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Botswana18.054.015.08.0-23.7%
Namibia460573270N/A-23.4%
Zambia455523227N/A-29.4%
Others2821,8242,469N/A195.9%
Total1,2152,9742,9818.0-81.3%

Top Export Markets for Carbon Disulphide from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Botswana (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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