Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil
  4. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $376 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 an increase of 12% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $444 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($726 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($240 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $189 per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($236 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($149 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume decreased by -9.4% to 33K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 37K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports reached $13M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States3.44.86.24.812.2%
Mexico1.01.11.63.450.4%
Japan0.41.11.21.968.1%
United Arab Emirates1.50.10.10.5-30.7%
Sweden0.30.20.30.518.6%
Czech Republic0.20.20.40.314.5%
Argentina0.20.20.20.314.5%
Spain0.10.50.30.10.0%
Germany0.20.30.3N/A22.5%
Others0.80.40.70.80.0%
Total8.08.911.412.616.3%

Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from Brazil in 2022:

  1. United States (13.5K tons)
  2. Mexico (6.7K tons)
  3. Japan (6.2K tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (1.3K tons)
  5. Czech Republic (1.2K tons)
  6. Sweden (1.2K tons)
  7. Argentina (1.1K tons)
  8. Spain (0.3K tons)

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports into Brazil expanded markedly to 33K tons in 2022, surging by 14% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports surged to $6.3M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 81%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey2.52.24.04.622.5%
Argentina0.60.50.91.535.7%
MexicoN/AN/A0.10.2100.0%
Others0.1N/AN/A0.10.0%
Total3.22.85.06.325.3%

Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to Brazil in 2022:

  1. Turkey (22.5K tons)
  2. Argentina (9.8K tons)
  3. Mexico (0.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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