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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $344 per ton, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded import price increased by +65.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 Brazil ($544 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($184 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $880 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($953 per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia totaled $618 per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Chile

In 2022, the amount of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds imported into Chile surged to 2.3K tons, rising by 58% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports soared to $800K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil80.513716227951.3%
Turkey69.851.213923549.9%
Mexico29.931.860.512360.2%
Argentina5.94.78.517.343.1%
Others50.155.298.314743.2%
Total23628046880050.2%

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

  1. Turkey (1274.8 tons)
  2. Brazil (512.4 tons)
  3. Mexico (395.8 tons)
  4. Argentina (71.4 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Chile

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports from Chile surged to 67 tons in 2022, picking up by 56% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,931% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports surged to $59K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 2,727%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Peru12.50.912.540.648.1%
Colombia4.80.34.214.845.5%
EcuadorN/AN/A12.5N/A0%
BoliviaN/AN/A4.8N/A0%
Others0.70.11.13.672.6%
Total17.91.235.259.048.8%

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

  1. Peru (42.6 tons)
  2. Colombia (23.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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