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South Africa - Ammonium Chloride - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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South Africa - Ammonium Chloride - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 21, 2023

July 2023 Witnesses a 66% Decline in South Africa's Imports of Ammonium Chloride, Reaching $184K.

South Africa Ammonium Chloride Imports

In July 2023, supplies from abroad of ammonium chloride decreased by -76.5% to 149 tons, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 with an increase of 210% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3K tons. From January 2023 to July 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports dropped significantly to $184K (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, imports, however, saw mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when imports increased by 153% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $826K. From January 2023 to July 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.South Africa Ammonium Chloride Imports By Country (Thousand USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Ammonium Chloride in South Africa (thousand USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Germany12.556.212010416134314610411.5N/A86.922397.7
China13531410995.012547321912012925823019450.1
Others6.35.827.618.841.110.27.61958.519.116.712236.1
Total154376256218327826372420149277334539184

Imports by Country

In July 2023, China (91 tons) constituted the largest ammonium chloride supplier to South Africa, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, ammonium chloride imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (37 tons), twofold.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -9.4%.

In value terms, the largest ammonium chloride suppliers to South Africa were Germany ($98K) and China ($50K).

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +18.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In July 2023, the ammonium chloride price amounted to $1,231 per ton (CIF, South Africa), jumping by 45% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 88% month-to-month. The import price peaked in July 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,639 per ton), while the price for China ($551 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ammonium chloride 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 20152030 - Ammonium chloride

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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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