Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Argentina - 2023

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium import price amounted to $333 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $336 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($453 per ton), while the price for China ($284 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average chlorides; of calcium export price stood at $1,345 per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorides; of calcium export price increased by +71.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 64% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,510 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to +44.4% per year.

Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in Argentina

Chlorides; of calcium imports into Argentina soared to 26K tons in 2022, rising by 131% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium imports skyrocketed to $8.8M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chlorides; of Calcium in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	2,428	1,526	1,649	4,237	20.4%
Mexico	249	254	568	1,307	73.8%
Italy	395	422	538	1,238	46.3%
Netherlands	140	293	436	1,004	92.8%
Finland	128	249	17.4	299	32.7%
Uruguay	174	96.1	74.5	260	14.3%
Egypt	N/A	N/A	299	N/A	0%
Others	230	213	221	406	20.9%
Total	3,744	3,053	3,802	8,751	32.7%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Calcium to Argentina in 2022:

China (14.9K tons)
Mexico (4.0K tons)
Italy (3.4K tons)
Netherlands (2.3K tons)
Uruguay (0.8K tons)
Finland (0.7K tons)

Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in Argentina

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of chlorides; of calcia decreased by -36.7% to 51 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 80 tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium exports shrank notably to $68K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 211% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $103K, and then shrank significantly in the following year.