Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States
  4. Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $69,267,598 per ton, growing by 69% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 3,312%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($79,833,115 per ton), while the price for Japan ($20,736,162 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $138M per ton, shrinking by -4.9% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured export price increased by +22.5% against June 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 an increase of 29% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $145K per kg, and then fell in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($145M per ton) and Australia ($102M per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($99.5M per ton) and Ireland ($99.8M per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds decreased by -63% to 424 kg in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.1 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports declined markedly to $56M in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 132%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $79M, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Import of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
United Kingdom15.713.755.888.5%
South Africa1.210.212.9227.9%
Japan4.23.57.230.9%
Germany3.56.22.9-9.0%
Others0.70.60.6-7.4%
Total25.334.279.477.2%

Top Suppliers of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured to the United States in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (699.0 kg)
  2. Japan (348.0 kg)
  3. South Africa (231.0 kg)
  4. Germany (63.0 kg)

Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States

In 2022, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured exports from the United States contracted sharply to 228 kg, shrinking by -52.4% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 479 kg, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured exports soared to $15M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Export of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Australia1,9512,0902,67117.0%
Switzerland1101092,078334.6%
Germany6204471,18738.4%
Japan51.49121,020345.5%
Canada19119668289.0%
Netherlands798328540-17.7%
China2785613044.6%
United Kingdom1,947270299-60.8%
France19326429423.4%
Mexico62566193.0-61.4%
Ireland59815.932.1-76.8%
South Korea2977.8N/A-97.4%
Others50451766815.1%
Total8,1646,3809,8699.9%

Top Export Markets for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured from the United States in 2022:

  1. Australia (129.0 kg)
  2. Canada (66.0 kg)
  3. Switzerland (61.0 kg)
  4. Germany (45.0 kg)
  5. Japan (44.0 kg)
  6. China (29.0 kg)
  7. France (23.0 kg)
  8. Netherlands (19.0 kg)
  9. United Kingdom (15.0 kg)
  10. Mexico (4.0 kg)
  11. Ireland (4.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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