Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa
  4. Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses stood at $3,373 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -48.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 78%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,872 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($15,957 per ton), while the average price for exports to Botswana ($435 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 Zimbabwe (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses stood at $15,868 per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 591%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $41,094 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the United States ($34,300 per ton), while the price for Botswana ($695 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+74.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

Exports of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses from South Africa soared to 32 tons in 2022, rising by 436% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses surged to $109K in 2022. In general, exports showed a strong increase.

Export of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Namibia0.40.36.948.3394.3%
Zimbabwe64.996.721.331.4-21.5%
Zambia2.832.14.516.681.0%
NigeriaN/AN/AN/A3.40%
Malawi11.5N/AN/A2.9-36.8%
BotswanaN/AN/AN/A2.80%
Swaziland3.51.30.30.2-61.5%
Others0.92.26.23.252.6%
Total84.013339.31099.1%

Top Export Markets for Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Namibia (17.5 tons)
  2. Botswana (6.4 tons)
  3. Nigeria (2.8 tons)
  4. Zambia (2.5 tons)
  5. Zimbabwe (2.0 tons)
  6. Malawi (0.5 tons)
  7. Swaziland (0.1 tons)

Imports of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses was finally on the rise to reach 1.7 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded moderate growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of cellulose acetates; non-plasticised, in primary formses soared to $27K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Import of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/AN/A14.20%
IndiaN/A1.7N/A8.8127.5%
France2.41.32.32.3-1.4%
United States23.30.60.61.4-60.8%
China0.80.1N/A0.5-14.5%
BotswanaN/AN/AN/A0.10%
ItalyN/A0.3N/AN/A0%
Others1.00.2N/AN/A-80.0%
Total27.64.13.027.3-0.4%

Top Suppliers of Cellulose Acetates; Non-Plasticised, in Primary Forms to South Africa in 2022:

  1. India (658.0 kg)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (600.0 kg)
  3. Botswana (200.0 kg)
  4. China (112.0 kg)
  5. France (109.0 kg)
  6. United States (40.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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