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

Contents:

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

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

In June 2023, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $162 per ton, with a decrease of -32.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 139% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $461 per ton. From February 2023 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($204 per ton), while the price for Greece amounted to $143 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $267 per ton, shrinking by -13.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 54%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $441 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -4.4% per year.

Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Canada

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume decreased by -23.3% to 75K tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 17%.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports contracted slightly to $13M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States3.88.56.86.519.6%
Greece5.55.64.75.0-3.1%
Zimbabwe0.70.91.01.012.6%
Others0.50.91.10.50.0%
Total10.515.913.613.07.4%

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

  1. Greece (44.0K tons)
  2. United States (28.7K tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (1.5K tons)

Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Canada

In 2022, approx. 2.2K tons of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds were exported from Canada; jumping by 52% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 3,794% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports soared to $589K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,960%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in Canada (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4.911.6447589393.5%
Others6.43.00.1N/A-87.5%
Total11.314.6447589273.5%

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

  1. United States (2.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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