Starches; Inulin Price in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

  1. Starches; Inulin Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023
  2. Starches; Inulin Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023
  3. Starches; Inulin Imports in South Africa
  4. Starches; Inulin Exports in South Africa

Starches; Inulin Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2023

The average starches; inulin import price stood at $675 per ton in September 2023, leveling off at the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 20% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $803 per ton. From August 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,549 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($435 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Starches; Inulin Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average starches; inulin export price amounted to $462 per ton, reducing by -29.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 19% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $719 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($931 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($239 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Swaziland (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Starches; Inulin Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of starches; inulins imported into South Africa contracted to 31K tons, which is down by -12.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year.

In value terms, starches; inulin imports shrank slightly to $20M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $20M, leveling off in the following year.

Import of Starches; Inulin in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands1.20.71.02.934.2%
Poland0.90.53.02.642.4%
Thailand5.74.03.22.6-23.0%
Turkey0.71.32.22.450.8%
Australia1.01.31.31.923.9%
India1.10.40.81.22.9%
Vietnam1.22.00.61.1-2.9%
Germany1.20.90.81.1-2.9%
Brazil0.41.12.91.035.7%
MozambiqueN/AN/AN/A0.70%
France0.40.50.50.3-9.1%
Others1.82.93.62.15.3%
Total15.615.619.919.88.3%

Top Suppliers of Starches; Inulin to South Africa in 2022:

  1. Thailand (4.1K tons)
  2. Poland (3.7K tons)
  3. Netherlands (3.7K tons)
  4. Turkey (3.6K tons)
  5. Mozambique (3.4K tons)
  6. Australia (3.3K tons)
  7. Vietnam (1.9K tons)
  8. Brazil (1.6K tons)
  9. India (1.5K tons)
  10. Germany (1.1K tons)
  11. France (0.3K tons)

Starches; Inulin Exports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of starches; inulins exported from South Africa soared to 33K tons, jumping by 20% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starches; inulin exports soared to $21M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +66.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Starches; Inulin in South Africa (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)2.22.61.93.516.7%
Zimbabwe1.11.42.12.938.1%
Australia2.32.72.52.75.5%
United Arab Emirates0.90.71.02.234.7%
Namibia0.90.91.61.621.1%
Swaziland0.60.60.71.432.6%
Philippines1.00.30.51.39.1%
Zambia0.91.01.01.210.1%
Botswana0.60.40.50.914.5%
Hong Kong SAR0.50.40.40.66.3%
Mauritius0.20.10.30.426.0%
Madagascar0.40.30.40.3-9.1%
Malaysia0.20.40.30.314.5%
Others0.81.21.11.933.4%
Total12.713.214.221.018.3%

Top Export Markets for Starches; Inulin from South Africa in 2022:

  1. Taiwan (Chinese) (5.8K tons)
  2. Australia (5.2K tons)
  3. Zimbabwe (3.4K tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (3.2K tons)
  5. Namibia (2.9K tons)
  6. Philippines (2.4K tons)
  7. Swaziland (2.3K tons)
  8. Zambia (1.6K tons)
  9. Botswana (1.0K tons)
  10. Hong Kong SAR (1.0K tons)
  11. Mauritius (0.6K tons)
  12. Malaysia (0.6K tons)
  13. Madagascar (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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