Metals; Rhodium, Semi-Manufactured Price in Bulgaria - 2021

Metals; Rhodium, Semi-Manufactured Price in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured import price stood at $865,166 per ton in 2022, growing by 304% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($2,471,482 per ton), while the price for Italy ($79,162 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+170.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metals; Rhodium, Semi-Manufactured Imports in Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of metals; rhodium, semi-manufactureds, when their volume decreased by -86.3% to 10 kg. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 73 kg, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, metals; rhodium, semi-manufactured imports declined significantly to $8.9K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 625% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $16K, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Import of Metals; Rhodium, Semi-Manufactured in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	0.5	N/A	N/A	7.2	143.3%
Japan	N/A	2.2	15.6	1.2	-26.1%
Italy	0.1	N/A	N/A	0.4	58.7%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	0.5	2.2	15.6	8.9	161.1%