Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States
  4. Exports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses amounted to $84,537 per ton, dropping by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $142,342 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($932,208 per ton), while the price for Italy ($65,897 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses stood at $661,840 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild increase. The export price peaked at $941,617 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,844,231 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($302,276 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 Croatia (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States

In 2022, supplies from abroad of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses decreased by -34.7% to 22 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123%.

In value terms, imports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses shrank markedly to $1.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year.

Import of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
ItalyN/A1,5471,043912-23.2%
India1,3331,0981,397564-24.9%
Germany26193.144135010.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/A42.028.0-33.3%
OthersN/AN/A2.3N/A0%
Total1,5952,7382,9251,8545.1%

Top Suppliers of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts to the United States in 2022:

  1. Italy (13.8 tons)
  2. India (7.3 tons)
  3. Germany (0.4 tons)
  4. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.4 tons)

Exports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States

In 2022, exports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses from the United States contracted significantly to 75 kg, which is down by -82.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 607%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 431 kg, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses declined significantly to $50K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 321%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $121K, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Export of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in the United States (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India3.22.5N/A24.095.7%
ItalyN/AN/AN/A11.50%
Belgium16.3N/A42.18.8-18.6%
ChileN/AN/A13.15.4-58.8%
Kenya57.8N/AN/AN/A0%
AustriaN/A3.2N/AN/A0%
PeruN/AN/A34.4N/A0%
CanadaN/A6.24.0N/A-35.5%
Others18.916.827.6N/A20.8%
Total96.228.812149.6-19.8%

Top Export Markets for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts from the United States in 2022:

  1. Belgium (29.0 kg)
  2. Italy (22.0 kg)
  3. India (13.0 kg)
  4. Chile (11.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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