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Titanium Dioxide Price in South Africa - 2023

Titanium Dioxide Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average titanium dioxide import price stood at $2,836 per ton in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,213 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,304 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $2,815 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.0%).

Titanium Dioxide Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average titanium dioxide export price stood at $3,897 per ton in 2022, growing by 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The export price peaked at $4,337 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Tanzania ($6,901 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($3,131 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 Kenya (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Titanium Dioxide Imports in South Africa

Titanium dioxide imports into South Africa surged to 7.5K tons in 2022, with an increase of 23% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, titanium dioxide imports skyrocketed to $21M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Titanium Dioxide in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	15.1	14.8	15.0	20.2	10.2%
Germany	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.4	-7.2%
Others	0.3	0.7	0.5	0.5	18.6%
Total	15.9	16.2	16.1	21.2	10.1%

Top Suppliers of Titanium Dioxide to South Africa in 2022:

China (7.2K tons)
Germany (0.1K tons)

Titanium Dioxide Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of titanium dioxide exported from South Africa soared to 372 tons, rising by 36% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, titanium dioxide exports skyrocketed to $1.4M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Titanium Dioxide in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Botswana	180	292	238	401	30.6%
Malawi	79.7	118	28.8	281	52.2%
Ghana	N/A	N/A	28.3	237	737.5%
Zimbabwe	101	79.5	209	172	19.4%
Zambia	84.5	27.2	88.1	149	20.8%
Swaziland	118	90.5	37.5	94.5	-7.1%
Mozambique	52.9	0.7	16.9	42.5	-7.0%
Namibia	66.6	51.7	22.3	35.4	-19.0%
Others	9.2	12.6	12.2	36.5	58.3%
Total	692	672	682	1,448	27.9%

Top Export Markets for Titanium Dioxide from South Africa in 2022:

Botswana (128.2 tons)
Malawi (64.2 tons)
Ghana (50.0 tons)
Zimbabwe (43.7 tons)
Zambia (37.2 tons)
Swaziland (21.6 tons)
Mozambique (10.0 tons)
Namibia (9.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the titanium dioxide 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.

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Prodcom 20121150 - Titanium oxides

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South Africa

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Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023