Mullite Price in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Mullite Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Mullite Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Mullite Imports in South Africa
- Mullite Exports in South Africa
Mullite Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average mullite import price amounted to $448 per ton, shrinking by -29.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,529 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($448 per ton), while the price for China stood at $448 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Mullite Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average mullite export price amounted to $840 per ton, rising by 297% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate perceptible growth. As a result, the export price attained 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 Swaziland.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +25.9% per year.
Mullite Imports in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 89 tons of mullites were imported into South Africa; waning by -11.6% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 203%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 100 tons, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, mullite imports dropped significantly to $40K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 269%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $64K, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.
| Import of Mullite in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 7.9 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 34.1 | 62.8% |
| United States | 0.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 5.6 | 141.0% |
| Germany | 18.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | N/A | -68.4% |
| Japan | 14.0 | 10.0 | 22.1 | N/A | 25.6% |
| Malaysia | N/A | N/A | 3.6 | N/A | 0% |
| United Kingdom | 5.7 | 0.4 | 23.2 | N/A | 101.7% |
| Others | 17.4 | 1.1 | 3.8 | N/A | -53.3% |
| Total | 63.3 | 17.3 | 63.7 | 39.7 | -14.4% |
Top Suppliers of Mullite to South Africa in 2022:
- China (76.1 tons)
- United States (12.6 tons)
Mullite Exports in South Africa
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mullites, when their volume decreased by -99.6% to 1 tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 231 tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.
In value terms, mullite exports fell markedly to $840 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of -19.1% was in 2020.
| Export of Mullite in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Swaziland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.8 | 0% |
| Germany | 26.8 | 21.1 | 16.7 | N/A | -21.1% |
| Austria | 37.4 | 30.8 | 25.5 | N/A | -17.4% |
| India | 6.8 | 5.8 | 5.0 | N/A | -14.3% |
| Australia | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | N/A | -36.8% |
| Others | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 | N/A | -32.3% |
| Total | 74.7 | 60.5 | 48.9 | 0.8 | -78.0% |
Top Export Markets for Mullite from South Africa in 2022:
- Swaziland (1.0 tons)
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