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South Africa - Feldspar - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 4, 2023

Price of Feldspar in South Africa Surges to $448 per Ton

South Africa Feldspar Export Price in June 2023

In June 2023, the feldspar price stood at $448 per ton (FOB, South Africa), picking up by 4.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 17% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $502 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($456 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $175 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

South Africa Feldspar Export Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYExport Price of Feldspar in South Africa (USD per ton)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
India437364372373366367370463456457521439456
Spain208N/AN/A187181187190192183179180172175
China301342N/A304291295N/AN/AN/A293N/AN/AN/A
Average422364367367344358347404447435502429448

South Africa Feldspar Exports

In June 2023, shipments abroad of feldspar decreased by -24.3% to 9.7K tons, falling for the second month in a row after three months of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 with an increase of 102% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 26K tons. From October 2022 to June 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, feldspar exports contracted rapidly to $4.4M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 102% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $9.4M. From October 2022 to June 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

South Africa Feldspar Exports by Country

India (9.5K tons) was the main destination for feldspar exports from South Africa, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain (252 tons), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to India amounted to -2.8%.

In value terms, India ($4.3M) remains the key foreign market for feldspar exports from South Africa, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($44K), with a 1% share of total exports.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to -2.4%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the feldspar 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.

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 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, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012–2024

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