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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $306 per ton, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $375 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($629 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($174 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $266 per ton in 2022, dropping by -42.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 166%. The export price peaked at $931 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 Sudan ($450 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($193 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 Sudan (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Egypt

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -14.5% to 2.5K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports declined markedly to $767K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey377572519352-2.3%
Spain17313036.7103-15.9%
China62.388.385.279.58.5%
Italy5.723.366.656.3114.6%
MexicoN/AN/A76.3N/A0%
Others206187193175-5.3%
Total8251,001976767-2.4%

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

  1. Turkey (2024.6 tons)
  2. Spain (176.4 tons)
  3. China (126.5 tons)
  4. Italy (108.1 tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Egypt

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports from Egypt skyrocketed to 120 tons in 2022, with an increase of 265% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 327%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports surged to $32K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 199% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $49K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Egypt (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Syrian Arab Republic10.731.49.121.426.0%
Lebanon2.210.12.25.233.2%
Sudan1.25.61.33.542.9%
Turkey2.2N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.11.62.71.9166.8%
Total16.348.715.332.025.2%

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

  1. Syrian Arab Republic (84.2 tons)
  2. Lebanon (27.0 tons)
  3. Sudan (7.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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