# South Africa Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included price positioning (HS 381512)

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Publisher: Yugalinks (https://www.yugalinks.com)

## Answer

South Africa has a median reported export price of $107.4K/t across 48 markets. Across the reported period, the highest observed price is $25.0M/t in India; the lowest is $41.8/t in Mauritius.

## Summary

- Price spread: 23,306%
- Total trade value: $2.0B
- Average quantity: 86 metric tons
- Latest year: 2023

## Price by market

| Market | Latest year | Latest price | Vs median | Year-over-year change | Change since first reported year | Trade value (reported period) | Years reported | Position |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| Germany | 2023 | $139.9K/t | +30.9% | -55.3% | -17.9% | $691.2M | 5 | Above |
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | 2023 | $117.2K/t | +11.8% | -12.8% | +65% | $322.7M | 5 | Mid |
| United Kingdom | 2023 | $607.6K/t | +256.4% | -13.6% | +553.7% | $148.0M | 5 | Above |
| Canada | 2023 | $147.7K/t | +0% | -30.8% | -37.5% | $46.4M | 5 | Mid |
| Turkey | 2023 | $387.9K/t | +202.3% | -30.4% | +99.7% | $78.7M | 5 | Above |
| Mexico | 2023 | $224.9K/t | +37.7% | +22% | +22% | $11.5M | 2 | Above |
| Czechia | 2023 | $107.2K/t | +0% | -43.8% | +444.5% | $69.2M | 5 | Mid |
| Netherlands | 2023 | $26.1K/t | -35.2% | -79.6% | -53.4% | $513.8M | 5 | Below |
| Japan | 2023 | $920.3K/t | +603.9% | +139.8% | +639% | $24.5M | 5 | Above |
| Belgium | 2022 | $254.4K/t | +135.6% | -30% | +694.5% | $47.0M | 3 | Above |
| Belarus | 2019 | $107.4K/t | -5.9% | Not reported | +0% | $1.1M | 1 | Mid |
| India | 2017 | $25.0M/t | +24,608.4% | Not reported | +0% | $1.0M | 1 | Above |
| Portugal | 2020 | $90.5K/t | -17.1% | +13.5% | +26.2% | $1.7M | 3 | Mid |
| Republic of Korea | 2023 | $355.7K/t | +36.1% | +65.5% | +171.6% | $3.8M | 4 | Above |
| Australia | 2019 | $25.7K/t | -77.2% | Not reported | +0% | $478.9K | 1 | Below |
| Mauritius | 2019 | $41.8/t | -100% | Not reported | +0% | $69.0 | 1 | Below |

## Price history

- Germany: 2017 $170.4K/t, 2019 $125.4K/t, 2020 $210.9K/t, 2022 $313.4K/t, 2023 $139.9K/t
- USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands: 2017 $71.1K/t, 2019 $70.2K/t, 2020 $211.5K/t, 2022 $134.5K/t, 2023 $117.2K/t
- United Kingdom: 2017 $93.0K/t, 2019 $145.4K/t, 2020 $237.7K/t, 2022 $702.9K/t, 2023 $607.6K/t
- Canada: 2017 $236.4K/t, 2019 $3.5K/t, 2020 $22.4K/t, 2022 $213.5K/t, 2023 $147.7K/t
- Turkey: 2017 $194.3K/t, 2019 $277.3K/t, 2020 $489.3K/t, 2022 $557.6K/t, 2023 $387.9K/t

## Annual price trend and growth

| Year | Weighted unit value | Change vs prior reported year | Trade value | Markets |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 2017 | $125.0K/t | Not reported | $228.5M | 26 |
| 2019 | $156.0K/t | +24.8% | $436.1M | 26 |
| 2020 | $260.1K/t | +66.7% | $533.8M | 27 |
| 2022 | $219.2K/t | -15.7% | $417.9M | 28 |
| 2023 | $132.2K/t | -39.7% | $386.9M | 27 |

## Methodology

Price = reported trade value in USD / reported quantity in metric tons. The median is calculated across reported market unit values for the same product and year. Price spread = (highest market price - lowest market price) / median market price x 100. Vs median = (market unit value - market median) / market median x 100. Price position is not a profitability claim.

Coverage: 2017-2023; 48 importer markets; 134 reported market-year observations.

## FAQ

### What does South Africa price positioning show for HS 381512?

It compares South Africa's reported unit values across markets with each market's median for the same product and year.

### What does above or below median mean?

Above median means the observed unit value is higher than the market median; below median means it is lower. It does not by itself indicate profit or quality.

### How is the export price calculated?

The reported unit value is trade value divided by reported quantity, expressed per metric ton when quantity is available.

### Can I compare this with the wider Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included market?

Yes. Use the product overview and methodology links to compare price positioning with market size, exporter reach, and reported trade history.

## Complete structured values

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