Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium
- Exports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium
Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for alkali metals; other than sodia amounted to $17,298 per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $52,078 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 Germany ($96,831 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($6,674 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for alkali metals; other than sodia stood at $35,643 per ton in 2022, rising by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $51,191 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($170,641 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($14,877 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium
In 2022, purchases abroad of alkali metals; other than sodia decreased by -60.6% to 15 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 38 tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.
In value terms, alkali metals; other than sodium imports dropped significantly to $257K in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%.
| Import of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | N/A | 93.3 | 91.3 | 108 | 7.6% |
| Germany | 24.2 | 17.0 | 42.9 | 53.8 | 30.5% |
| China | N/A | N/A | 25.6 | 29.1 | 13.7% |
| Netherlands | 179 | 169 | 158 | 23.6 | -49.1% |
| United Kingdom | 28.8 | 39.2 | 174 | 19.2 | -12.6% |
| United States | 269 | 107 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -71.2% |
| Others | 14.5 | 20.7 | 16.0 | 16.5 | 4.4% |
| Total | 516 | 446 | 513 | 257 | -20.7% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium to Belgium in 2022:
- India (6.6 tons)
- China (3.7 tons)
- Netherlands (3.5 tons)
- Germany (0.6 tons)
- United States (0.2 tons)
- United Kingdom (0.2 tons)
Exports of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium
After three years of growth, overseas shipments of alkali metals; other than sodia decreased by -71% to 1.6 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 5.6 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, alkali metals; other than sodium exports reduced dramatically to $58K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $129K, and then declined sharply in the following year.
| Export of Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium in Belgium (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 21.7 | 15.1 | 7.6 | 15.7 | -10.2% |
| Germany | 13.5 | 5.6 | 15.6 | 9.8 | -10.1% |
| Poland | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 54.2% |
| France | 2.0 | 0.7 | 58.0 | 4.2 | 28.1% |
| United Kingdom | 3.4 | 11.4 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 1.0% |
| South Korea | 1.8 | 3.3 | 10.6 | 3.3 | 22.4% |
| Netherlands | 0.2 | 0.9 | 9.7 | 1.9 | 111.8% |
| Sweden | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | -3.6% |
| Italy | 0.7 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 26.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | -7.2% |
| Japan | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 122.4% |
| Spain | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | -2.9% |
| Slovakia | N/A | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 63.3% |
| Others | 10.8 | 18.1 | 13.4 | 7.5 | -11.4% |
| Total | 60.0 | 60.6 | 129 | 57.6 | -1.4% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali Metals; Other than Sodium from Belgium in 2022:
- Germany (568.0 kg)
- Poland (149.0 kg)
- South Korea (103.0 kg)
- Netherlands (100.0 kg)
- United States (92.0 kg)
- France (85.0 kg)
- Italy (79.0 kg)
- Spain (73.0 kg)
- Portugal (67.0 kg)
- Japan (48.0 kg)
- Sweden (43.0 kg)
- United Kingdom (37.0 kg)
- Slovakia (37.0 kg)
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