Chlorates; of Sodium Price in Austria - 2023

Chlorates; of Sodium Price in Austria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorates; of sodium import price amounted to $1,049 per ton, growing by 78% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorates; of sodium import price increased by +100.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($1,242 per ton), while the price for France ($849 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorates; of Sodium Price in Austria (FOB) - 2023

The average chlorates; of sodium export price stood at $252 per ton in July 2023, with a decrease of -33.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 176% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $381 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Croatia.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Croatia amounted to +0.9% per month.

Chlorates; of Sodium Imports in Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of chlorates; of sodia decreased by -8.2% to 13K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 0.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 15K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorates; of sodium imports surged to $13M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chlorates; of Sodium in Austria (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Sweden	3.8	3.6	3.2	6.0	16.4%
Finland	N/A	0.1	0.6	4.4	563.3%
France	3.8	4.8	4.3	3.0	-7.6%
Others	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	-20.6%
Total	7.7	8.5	8.2	13.4	20.3%

Top Suppliers of Chlorates; of Sodium to Austria in 2022:

Sweden (5.6K tons)
France (3.6K tons)
Finland (3.5K tons)

Chlorates; of Sodium Exports in Austria

Chlorates; of sodium exports from Austria shrank to 3.2K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -7.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3% against the previous year.

In value terms, chlorates; of sodium exports reached $744K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%.