South Africa - Ethers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Ether Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Ether Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Ether Imports in South Africa
- Ether Exports in South Africa
Ether Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average ether import price stood at $2,110 per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 45%. The import price peaked at $2,329 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
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 India ($3,714 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,013 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ether Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average ether export price amounted to $2,591 per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 324%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $10,364 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
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 Morocco ($3,035 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($1,475 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ether Imports in South Africa
Ether imports into South Africa shrank to 25K tons in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%.
In value terms, ether imports fell to $52M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% 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 +67.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $56M, and then declined in the following year.
Import of Ether in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 17.1 | 12.6 | 19.9 | 15.1 | -4.1% |
China | 7.5 | 6.0 | 8.2 | 10.9 | 13.3% |
Saudi Arabia | 4.0 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 9.8% |
Belgium | 2.0 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 37.5% |
United States | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 4.6% |
Netherlands | 0.8 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 4.4 | 76.5% |
India | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 14.5% |
United Arab Emirates | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | -15.7% |
Others | 3.5 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 5.4% |
Total | 41.0 | 31.3 | 55.5 | 52.3 | 8.5% |
Top Suppliers of Ether to South Africa in 2022:
- Germany (8.1K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (5.2K tons)
- China (3.5K tons)
- Belgium (2.0K tons)
- Netherlands (1.9K tons)
- United States (1.9K tons)
- India (0.6K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (0.2K tons)
Ether Exports in South Africa
Ether exports from South Africa dropped remarkably to 1.3K tons in 2022, declining by -53.2% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 174%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.7K tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, ether exports shrank sharply to $3.3M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 161%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.6M, and then declined significantly in the following year.
Export of Ether in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Zimbabwe | 453 | 785 | 1,394 | 1,410 | 46.0% |
Morocco | 443 | 343 | 719 | 538 | 6.7% |
Brazil | N/A | N/A | 6.7 | 286 | 4168.7% |
Zambia | 238 | 166 | 182 | 188 | -7.6% |
Egypt | N/A | 100 | 279 | 145 | 20.4% |
Malawi | 69.6 | 39.2 | 156 | 92.5 | 9.9% |
Ghana | 65.5 | 7.5 | 43.8 | 82.3 | 7.9% |
Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12.8 | 70.8 | 880 | 81.0 | 85.0% |
Namibia | 63.2 | 58.9 | 96.0 | 74.2 | 5.5% |
Nigeria | 140 | 14.2 | 595 | 58.5 | -25.2% |
Botswana | 28.6 | 103 | 120 | 49.1 | 19.7% |
Kenya | 23.4 | 39.4 | 134 | 35.9 | 15.3% |
Angola | 545 | 2.5 | 5.2 | 26.3 | -63.6% |
Others | 573 | 435 | 1,031 | 203 | -29.2% |
Total | 2,656 | 2,165 | 5,640 | 3,271 | 7.2% |
Top Export Markets for Ether from South Africa in 2022:
- Zimbabwe (472.3 tons)
- Morocco (177.4 tons)
- Brazil (134.5 tons)
- Zambia (81.2 tons)
- Egypt (76.0 tons)
- Ghana (48.5 tons)
- Malawi (42.4 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (33.8 tons)
- Botswana (32.7 tons)
- Namibia (30.4 tons)
- Nigeria (30.2 tons)
- Kenya (24.4 tons)
- Angola (7.9 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether 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 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
- Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
- Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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