Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa
4. Imports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa

Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses stood at $2,625 per ton in 2022, falling by -64.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 121% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $12,005 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($2,466 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($1,388 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 Qatar (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses stood at $25,885 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $95,080 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 Qatar ($25,560 per ton), while the price for Namibia totaled $3,000 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (-12.2%).

Exports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa

In 2022, exports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses from South Africa surged to 50 tons, rising by 64% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses shrank dramatically to $132K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $228K, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors from South Africa in 2022:

1. Botswana (46.0 tons)
2. Mozambique (4.0 tons)

Imports of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses was finally on the rise to reach 26 kg after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactorses surged to $673 in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Spent (Irradiated) Fuel Elements (Cartridges) of Nuclear Reactors to South Africa in 2022:

1. Qatar (25.0 kg)
2. Namibia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform