Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa - 2023
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- Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa
- Exports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa
Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s stood at $2,731 per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $3,364 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($2,936 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,214 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s stood at $13,653 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 344% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant increase. 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 Botswana.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Namibia amounted to +42.1% per year.
Imports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa
In 2022, imports of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s into South Africa fell to 427 tons, which is down by -13.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 495 tons, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) imports dropped to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 119%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.3M, and then dropped in the following year.
| Import of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Belgium | 842 | 473 | 601 | 1,003 | 6.0% |
| Germany | 50.9 | 9.7 | 26.5 | 99.9 | 25.2% |
| Netherlands | 103 | 79.9 | 35.7 | 48.6 | -22.1% |
| United Kingdom | 26.6 | 24.8 | 15.6 | 15.2 | -17.0% |
| Others | 2.7 | 2.8 | 613 | N/A | 1406.8% |
| Total | 1,026 | 590 | 1,291 | 1,167 | 4.4% |
Top Suppliers of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) to South Africa in 2022:
- Belgium (341.7 tons)
- Germany (40.6 tons)
- Netherlands (40.0 tons)
- United Kingdom (5.0 tons)
Exports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa
For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded decline in shipments abroad of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s, which decreased by -99.6% to 1 kg in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp decline. The smallest decline of -12.8% was in 2021.
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) exports shrank rapidly to $7 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -20% was in 2021.
| Export of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in South Africa (USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Botswana | 119 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | -61.1% |
| Mozambique | 302 | 49.0 | 34.0 | N/A | -66.4% |
| Zimbabwe | 5,126 | 982 | 799 | N/A | -60.5% |
| Zambia | 72.0 | 12.0 | 8.0 | N/A | -66.7% |
| Others | 108 | 18.0 | 12.0 | N/A | -66.7% |
| Total | 5,727 | 1,072 | 858 | 7.0 | -89.3% |
Top Export Markets for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) from South Africa in 2022:
- Botswana (1.0 kg)
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