In 2023, South Africa led the global export of Vermiculite, Perlite, and Chlorites with the highest export value, witnessing a slight increase of 1.97% year-on-year. China and Greece followed, but both experienced a decline in exports with -3.73% and -3.13% respectively. Emerging markets such as Uganda, Armenia, and Lithuania saw significant year-on-year growth, the latter showing a notable increase of 43.89%. Established exporters like the United States and Brazil observed modest gains, while major declines were seen in Australia (-41.35%) and Chile (-15.58%).
Future trends to monitor include potential market shifts due to changes in global demand and production capacities, especially with countries like Armenia and Lithuania, which have shown remarkable growth potential. Additionally, environmental regulations and technological advancements could influence export dynamics, particularly among leading exporters and rapidly growing markets.
Top countries in Export of Vermiculite, Perlite and Chlorites Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Africa | 32.76 | 2023 | +2.28% | +1.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 14.63 | 2023 | -2.9% | -3.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 14.15 | 2023 | -2.3% | -3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 9.98 | 2023 | +0.65% | +2.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 5.8 | 2023 | +2.72% | +2.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 4.76 | 2023 | -0.23% | +0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 2.48 | 2023 | +1.38% | +0.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 2.02 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Zimbabwe | 1.98 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 1.55 | 2023 | +3.32% | +3.61% | View data |
