Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Cameroon - 2022

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  1. Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
  2. Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Cameroon

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $1,142 per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,261 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,691 per ton), while the price for China ($856 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -30.8% to 2.7 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 290% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports reduced remarkably to $3.1K in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 194%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.3K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Cameroon (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1.52.41.81.4-2.3%
France0.41.51.71.244.2%
United States0.10.70.50.571.0%
GreeceN/AN/AN/A0.10%
BelgiumN/A1.8N/AN/A0%
Others0.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.26.34.03.112.1%

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

  1. China (1620.0 kg)
  2. France (933.0 kg)
  3. United States (68.0 kg)
  4. Greece (60.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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