Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden
4. Imports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden

Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden (FOB) - 2023

In October 2023, the average chlorates; other than sodium export price amounted to $2,173 per ton, which is down by -4.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 12% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,494 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to October 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Dominican Republic ($3,219 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador ($1,697 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorates; other than sodium import price amounted to $505 per ton, declining by -61% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 589%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $6,448 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Italy ($7,249 per ton), while the price for Finland ($249 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden

In 2022, exports of chlorates; other than sodia from Sweden shrank slightly to 5.2K tons, declining by -1.8% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 69%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 5.3K tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorates; other than sodium exports skyrocketed to $9.1M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Chlorates; Other than Sodium from Sweden in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (1003.9 tons)
2. Mexico (945.0 tons)
3. Indonesia (399.0 tons)
4. South Africa (378.0 tons)
5. El Salvador (378.0 tons)
6. Ecuador (252.0 tons)
7. Guatemala (210.0 tons)
8. Brazil (189.0 tons)
9. Peru (189.0 tons)
10. Chile (147.0 tons)
11. Russia (147.0 tons)
12. United States (145.6 tons)
13. Turkey (140.0 tons)

Imports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in Sweden

For the fourth consecutive year, Sweden recorded growth in overseas purchases of chlorates; other than sodia, which increased by 534% to 552 tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorates; other than sodium imports skyrocketed to $279K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Chlorates; Other than Sodium to Sweden in 2022:

1. Finland (418.8 tons)
2. United Kingdom (61.8 tons)
3. Chile (54.1 tons)
4. Italy (12.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform