South Africa - Polycarboxylic Acids - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Polycarboxylic Acid Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
- Polycarboxylic Acid Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Polycarboxylic Acid Imports in South Africa
- Polycarboxylic Acid Exports in South Africa
Polycarboxylic Acid Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
The average polycarboxylic acid import price stood at $860 per ton in September 2023, surging by 3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 16% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $979 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to September 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,179 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($769 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Polycarboxylic Acid Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average polycarboxylic acid export price amounted to $3,489 per ton, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($13,102 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($1,990 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 Germany (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polycarboxylic Acid Imports in South Africa
In 2022, imports of polycarboxylic acids into South Africa fell to 173K tons, reducing by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year.
In value terms, polycarboxylic acid imports skyrocketed to $163M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +80.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Polycarboxylic Acid in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 71.9 | 16.8 | 82.9 | 95.2 | 9.8% |
| Thailand | 53.2 | 39.2 | 33.9 | 45.4 | -5.1% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 2.2 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 11.0 | 71.0% |
| South Korea | 7.3 | 11.1 | 5.3 | 4.1 | -17.5% |
| India | 14.3 | 15.5 | 3.5 | 1.9 | -49.0% |
| Others | 8.6 | 6.1 | 12.3 | 5.3 | -14.9% |
| Total | 157 | 90.1 | 140 | 163 | 1.3% |
Top Suppliers of Polycarboxylic Acid to South Africa in 2022:
- China (101.9K tons)
- Thailand (52.8K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (10.7K tons)
- South Korea (3.3K tons)
- India (2.1K tons)
Polycarboxylic Acid Exports in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of polycarboxylic acids decreased by -38.1% to 732 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, polycarboxylic acid exports fell sharply to $2.6M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +40.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.1M, and then plummeted in the following year.
| Export of Polycarboxylic Acid in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 282 | 286 | 502 | 857 | 44.8% |
| Argentina | 332 | N/A | 276 | 366 | 3.3% |
| Germany | N/A | N/A | 2.7 | 321 | 11788.9% |
| Turkey | 387 | 502 | 469 | 187 | -21.5% |
| India | N/A | N/A | 633 | 172 | -72.8% |
| Zimbabwe | 159 | 239 | 348 | 167 | 1.6% |
| Spain | 94.9 | 117 | 74.7 | 79.6 | -5.7% |
| Zambia | 59.8 | 18.2 | 34.0 | 79.4 | 9.9% |
| Italy | 56.1 | 23.7 | 172 | 36.7 | -13.2% |
| Namibia | 76.9 | 204 | 24.3 | 35.3 | -22.9% |
| Belgium | 258 | 66.7 | N/A | N/A | -74.1% |
| Ethiopia | 162 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Netherlands | 54.0 | N/A | 0.1 | N/A | -95.7% |
| Others | 368 | 365 | 560 | 253 | -11.7% |
| Total | 2,289 | 1,821 | 3,095 | 2,553 | 3.7% |
Top Export Markets for Polycarboxylic Acid from South Africa in 2022:
- United States (268.9 tons)
- Germany (89.2 tons)
- Turkey (80.0 tons)
- Zimbabwe (64.1 tons)
- India (46.4 tons)
- Spain (40.0 tons)
- Argentina (27.9 tons)
- Zambia (27.2 tons)
- Italy (20.0 tons)
- Namibia (10.1 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polycarboxylic acid market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20143383 - Oxalic, azelaic, malonic, other, cyclanic, cylenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, salts
- Prodcom 20143385 - Adipic acid, its salts and esters
- Prodcom 20143387 - Maleic anhydride
- Prodcom 20143410 - Dibutyl and dioctyl orthophthalates
- Prodcom 20143420 - Other esters of orthophthalic acid
- Prodcom 20143430 - Phthalic anhydride, terephthalic acid and its salts
- Prodcom 20143440 - Aromatic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, p eroxides, peroxyacids and their halogenated, sulphonated, n itrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding esters of orthophthalic acid, phthalic anhydride, terephthalic acid and
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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