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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $96 per ton, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $138 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -3.4% per year.

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

The average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $360 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $474 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +21.6% per year.

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 9K tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were exported from Argentina; growing by 43% against the year before. In general, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 75%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports soared to $868K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Brazil (9.0K tons)

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in supplies from abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, which increased by 22% to 988 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, 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.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports soared to $355K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Brazil (988.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform