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South Africa - Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 29, 2023

South Africa's Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Price Averages $1,634 per Ton

South Africa Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Export Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons price amounted to $1,634 per ton (FOB, South Africa), almost unchanged from the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 14% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,797 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to April 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In April 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($1,825 per ton) and Belgium ($1,799 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($1,346 per ton) and Singapore ($1,734 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons in South Africa (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
United Arab Emirates1,7681,877N/A1,8521,9171,865N/A1,758N/A1,798N/A1,8681,825
Belgium1,5821,6691,4471,156N/A1,6331,3231,7501,364N/A1,7151,7721,799
Singapore1,6831,7841,9061,8451,8031,8331,5241,8161,5051,6191,5571,7221,734
United States1,5861,5571,4891,5571,5181,5221,4011,4161,3621,436N/A1,3951,346
BrazilN/AN/A1,8401,937N/AN/A1,956N/AN/A1,674N/AN/AN/A
Saudi ArabiaN/A1,7272,123N/A2,075N/A2,1332,107N/A1,7001,8961,760N/A
Average1,6641,7221,7331,6921,7371,7971,6031,7551,4321,6301,7681,6391,634

South Africa Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

In April 2023, approximately 21K tons of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons were exported from South Africa; shrinking by -31.5% compared with the month before. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 116% against the previous month.

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports fell sharply to $34M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous month.

South Africa Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports by Country

Singapore (7K tons), the United States (6.6K tons) and Belgium (5.8K tons) were the main destinations of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from South Africa, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Singapore ($12M), Belgium ($10M) and the United States ($8.9M) appeared to be the largest markets for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 92% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +4.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons 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 20141190 - Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding ethylene, p ropene, butene, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene)

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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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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    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
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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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
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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 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    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 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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