South Africa - Chlorine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's Chlorine Prices Reach $1,752 per Ton
South Africa Chlorine Export Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the chlorine price stood at $1,752 per ton (FOB, South Africa), picking up by 1.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 37% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,876 per ton. From April 2022 to February 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($4,039 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($1,068 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Chlorine in South Africa (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,730 | 13,759 | 4,274 | 4,904 | 9,094 | 2,893 | 694 | 6,047 | 4,904 | 2,457 | 5,108 | 3,431 | 4,039 |
| Mozambique | 1,879 | 2,035 | 1,839 | 1,455 | 2,366 | 1,305 | 2,639 | 3,295 | 1,866 | 1,752 | 1,886 | 3,283 | 3,504 |
| Botswana | 2,326 | 4,465 | 2,058 | 3,196 | 2,016 | 2,529 | 2,899 | 2,415 | 2,550 | 2,074 | 3,577 | 5,057 | 2,605 |
| Swaziland | 968 | 1,461 | 1,852 | 1,607 | 1,856 | 2,644 | 2,937 | 1,653 | 1,932 | 2,127 | 2,242 | 1,867 | 2,168 |
| Zambia | 1,006 | 1,246 | 1,190 | 1,170 | 1,017 | 1,599 | 1,383 | 1,570 | 1,070 | 1,475 | 1,378 | 1,283 | 1,304 |
| Namibia | 737 | 4,255 | 1,205 | 1,838 | 1,496 | 1,552 | 1,681 | 1,017 | 1,221 | 1,337 | 902 | 1,025 | 1,218 |
| Zimbabwe | 1,286 | 631 | 964 | 678 | 682 | 792 | 595 | 818 | 478 | 1,177 | 926 | 771 | 1,068 |
| Mauritius | 698 | N/A | 750 | N/A | 831 | 639 | N/A | N/A | 688 | N/A | 703 | N/A | N/A |
| Average | 1,366 | 1,876 | 1,408 | 1,338 | 1,469 | 1,847 | 1,799 | 1,705 | 1,440 | 1,656 | 1,625 | 1,725 | 1,752 |
South Africa Chlorine Exports
In February 2023, overseas shipments of chlorine were finally on the rise to reach 293 tons after two months of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when exports increased by 33% month-to-month.
In value terms, chlorine exports surged to $514K (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a mild increase from February 2022 to February 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, exports decreased by -46.5% against November 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 36% m-o-m.
South Africa Chlorine Exports by Country
Zimbabwe (93 tons), Namibia (67 tons) and Mozambique (37 tons) were the main destinations of chlorine exports from South Africa, together accounting for 67% of total exports. These countries were followed by Zambia, Botswana, Swaziland and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 32%.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Mozambique ($130K), Zimbabwe ($99K) and Botswana ($83K) were the largest markets for chlorine exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 61% of total exports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 39%.
Namibia, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chlorine 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 20132111 - Chlorine
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
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- 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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
