Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium
  4. Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average chromium oxides and hydroxides import price stood at $5,731 per ton in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chromium oxides and hydroxides import price increased by +46.0% against 2020 indices. 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 Netherlands ($10,275 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($2,854 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average chromium oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $5,573 per ton in 2022, declining by -18.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chromium oxides and hydroxides export price increased by +7.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $6,801 per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($17,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($3,168 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 Slovenia (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chromium oxides and hydroxideses, when their volume decreased by -56.5% to 304 tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 97%.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides imports plummeted to $1.7M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46%.

Import of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China21318658150833.6%
Germany5089051,250341-12.4%
Netherlands16423646930623.1%
South Africa37.633.419.924787.3%
Spain430439661210-21.3%
United States0.11.40.256.7727.7%
United Kingdom2061142.326.8-49.3%
Italy78.538137.218.1-38.7%
Others18.711414328.414.9%
Total1,6552,4113,1631,7421.7%

Top Suppliers of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides to Belgium in 2022:

  1. South Africa (86.6 tons)
  2. China (79.2 tons)
  3. Germany (62.7 tons)
  4. Netherlands (29.7 tons)
  5. Spain (28.5 tons)
  6. United States (6.0 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (4.6 tons)
  8. Italy (2.8 tons)

Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of chromium oxides and hydroxideses decreased by -0.2% to 324 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 169%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 350 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides exports contracted significantly to $1.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 150% against the previous year.

Export of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Romania71.516.322.351092.5%
Germany17825951828016.3%
Netherlands10310410126036.2%
France51.617686.896.723.3%
Hungary69.08.55.588.68.7%
Italy18127722063.3-29.5%
BurundiN/AN/AN/A32.20%
Poland1.64085.526.0153.3%
United Kingdom1.310752.120.2149.5%
Others71.74621,19742881.4%
Total7281,8172,2081,80635.4%

Top Export Markets for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Romania (161.1 tons)
  2. Germany (44.8 tons)
  3. Netherlands (42.7 tons)
  4. France (14.5 tons)
  5. Hungary (14.3 tons)
  6. Italy (7.0 tons)
  7. Burundi (6.9 tons)
  8. Poland (6.2 tons)
  9. United Kingdom (5.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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