Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States
- Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States
Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average import price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds amounted to $237 per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 188% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $517 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($835 per ton), while the price for Greece ($102 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds stood at $228 per ton in August 2023, waning by -14.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 40% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $363 per ton. From November 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($740 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($180 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States
In 2022, imports of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds into the United States soared to 269K tons, rising by 31% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded imports soared to $46M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Greece | 20.2 | 17.8 | 16.9 | 27.1 | 10.3% |
| Brazil | 3.8 | 4.4 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 12.4% |
| China | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 23.5% |
| South Africa | 7.9 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | -21.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 49.4% |
| Others | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 21.3% |
| Total | 36.5 | 34.5 | 32.4 | 45.9 | 7.9% |
Top Suppliers of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded to the United States in 2022:
- Greece (209.0K tons)
- China (15.4K tons)
- Brazil (14.2K tons)
- South Africa (13.0K tons)
- Turkey (10.0K tons)
Exports of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpandeds, when their volume decreased by -20% to 34K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year.
In value terms, vermiculite, perlite and chlorites; unexpanded exports contracted notably to $7.8M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -36.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 70%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $12M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
| Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 4.3 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 5.4 | 7.9% |
| Mexico | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.6% |
| Australia | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 26.0% |
| Others | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -12.6% |
| Total | 7.2 | 12.2 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 2.7% |
Top Export Markets for Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites; Unexpanded from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (28.7K tons)
- Mexico (2.4K tons)
- Australia (0.5K tons)
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