Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic
  4. Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average chromium oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $6,112 per ton, surging by 497% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate tangible growth. The import price peaked at $6,686 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($8,687 per ton), while the price for Poland ($5,407 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chromium oxides and hydroxides export price amounted to $5,431 per ton, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $6,779 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($6,415 per ton) and France ($5,797 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($4,500 per ton) and Sweden ($5,530 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of chromium oxides and hydroxideses imported into the Czech Republic shrank significantly to 331 tons, with a decrease of -42.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports faced a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 574 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides imports contracted remarkably to $1.5M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.4M, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Import of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany56451486778211.5%
Turkey20994.412635519.3%
Italy214123152126-16.2%
Russia47022176897.0-40.9%
Kazakhstan11210685.134.3-32.6%
United States36926126020.5-61.8%
Others62.079.817070.84.5%
Total2,0011,3992,4281,485-9.5%

Top Suppliers of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides to the Czech Republic in 2022:

  1. Germany (165.0 tons)
  2. Turkey (96.5 tons)
  3. Russia (23.9 tons)
  4. Italy (20.8 tons)
  5. Kazakhstan (9.0 tons)
  6. United States (3.5 tons)

Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. 82 tons of chromium oxides and hydroxideses were exported from the Czech Republic; dropping by -22.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 61%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 106 tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides exports dropped markedly to $447K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 90%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $532K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Export of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Czech Republic (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy261192241138-19.1%
Poland22.43.74.612577.4%
Slovakia3.73.61.988.8188.4%
Sweden9.24.511.827.644.2%
France41.917.960.624.9-15.9%
Hungary7.19.18.612.119.4%
United Kingdom17.622.925.011.5-13.2%
NetherlandsN/AN/A91.5N/A0%
Others26.526.787.318.8-10.8%
Total3892815324474.7%

Top Export Markets for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides from the Czech Republic in 2022:

  1. Italy (24.7 tons)
  2. Poland (21.8 tons)
  3. Slovakia (19.7 tons)
  4. Sweden (5.0 tons)
  5. France (4.3 tons)
  6. Hungary (2.1 tons)
  7. United Kingdom (1.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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