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

Contents:

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

Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Spain (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $262 per ton in June 2023, rising by 35% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 228% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $386 per ton. From May 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($510 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($114 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $580 per ton, increasing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The export price peaked at $850 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($947 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($253 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 France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Spain

Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports into Spain reduced to 73K tons in 2022, which is down by -2.3% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 74K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports reached $13M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +41.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey3.93.54.95.612.8%
Uganda0.80.81.42.342.2%
South Africa1.11.21.61.510.9%
Greece1.10.81.21.48.4%
Germany0.80.60.60.4-20.6%
Others1.32.11.91.54.9%
Total8.99.011.712.612.3%

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

  1. Turkey (49.9K tons)
  2. Greece (10.6K tons)
  3. Uganda (5.4K tons)
  4. South Africa (3.4K tons)
  5. Germany (0.5K tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds decreased by -5.7% to 8.5K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.1K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports surged to $5M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy8485139841,27414.5%
France7419358791,17116.5%
Portugal24328230860335.4%
Saudi ArabiaN/A31889943116.4%
Czech Republic18716619130818.1%
Germany16.967.9227256147.4%
Morocco20.415150.8193111.5%
Others44847842472117.2%
Total2,5032,9113,9624,95625.6%

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

  1. Italy (1.9K tons)
  2. Saudi Arabia (1.7K tons)
  3. France (1.4K tons)
  4. Portugal (1.2K tons)
  5. Morocco (0.7K tons)
  6. Germany (0.4K tons)
  7. Czech Republic (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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