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Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $626M in Zirconium ores and concentrates, making it the 1st largest exporter of Zirconium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Zirconium ores and concentrates was the 34th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Zirconium ores and concentrates exports from South Africa are: China ($303M), Spain ($62.4M), Netherlands ($53.2M), Brazil ($38.1M), and Italy ($34.7M).

The fastest growing export markets for Zirconium ores and concentrates of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were China ($133M), Netherlands ($34.8M), and Brazil ($17.3M).

Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $82.6k in Zirconium ores and concentrates, becoming the 74th largest importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Zirconium ores and concentrates was the 4017th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Zirconium ores and concentrates primarily from: Vietnam ($63.7k), United States ($18.8k), China ($107), Malawi ($15), and Senegal ($10).

The fastest growing import markets in Zirconium ores and concentrates for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Vietnam ($63.7k), United States ($8.03k), and China ($107).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Loblaws Supermarkets (980), SAC (Société des alcools du Québec) (718), and Continental Tire (504) were at the forefront of shipping Zirconium ores and concentrates from South Africa to the United States.

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June 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (June 2023 - June 2024)ZAR-357M(-25.2%)
MAIN EXPORTER (June 2024)Richards BayZAR604M
MAIN DESTINATION (June 2024)ChinaZAR642M

This section shows Zirconium ores and concentrates's exports and imports data at subnational level for South Africa. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Zirconium ores and concentrates over time.

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Unit Prices

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The following visualization shows the unit prices for Zirconium ores and concentrates throughout time. Products without a clear unit are excluded.

Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

Color
EXPORTS (2022)$626M
IMPORTS (2022)$82.6k
NET TRADE (2022)$626M

In 2022, South Africa exported $626M in Zirconium ores and concentrates. The main destinations of South Africa exports on Zirconium ores and concentrates were China ($303M), Spain ($62.4M), Netherlands ($53.2M), Brazil ($38.1M), and Italy ($34.7M).

In 2022, South Africa imported $82.6k in Zirconium ores and concentrates, mainly from Vietnam ($63.7k), United States ($18.8k), China ($107), Malawi ($15), and Senegal ($10).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Zirconium ores and concentrates EXPORT MARKETS FOR South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
China$133M (78.1%)
Netherlands$34.8M (189%)
Brazil$17.3M (83.2%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Zirconium ores and concentrates BY South Africa WERE (2021 - 2022):
France-$10.2M (-69.4%)
Singapore-$8.32M (-87.7%)
United Arab Emirates-$1.62M (-59.3%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, South Africa's main exporting competitors in Zirconium ores and concentrates were:
In 2022, South Africa's main importing competitors in Zirconium ores and concentrates were:
China $737M
Spain $204M
India $166M

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Trade Value of Zirconium ores and concentrates by Exporters

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