Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China
  4. Imports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China

Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia stood at $793 per ton in September 2023, with a decrease of -3.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.9% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,137 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,173 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($713 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia stood at $5,708 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 17% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium import price increased by +65.8% against May 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 an increase of 71% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in September 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,875 per ton), while the price for India totaled $2,136 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.5%).

Exports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China

Dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium exports from China skyrocketed to 102K tons in 2022, rising by 23% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% 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 +52.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium exports surged to $137M in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Pakistan4.73.211.216.953.2%
Vietnam8.07.412.914.321.4%
Turkey3.52.43.310.644.7%
Bangladesh3.62.65.810.040.6%
Indonesia5.74.57.49.016.4%
Mexico4.52.14.98.222.1%
Russia2.01.12.67.555.4%
Brazil2.11.44.87.351.5%
Thailand2.72.84.75.123.6%
Egypt1.91.11.74.432.3%
South Korea3.12.03.14.08.9%
Japan3.52.83.63.71.9%
United Arab EmiratesN/A0.80.43.093.6%
Others26.417.925.732.97.6%
Total71.652.092.313724.1%

Top Export Markets for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium from China in 2022:

  1. Pakistan (12.3K tons)
  2. Vietnam (11.2K tons)
  3. Turkey (7.9K tons)
  4. Bangladesh (7.7K tons)
  5. Indonesia (7.1K tons)
  6. Mexico (6.2K tons)
  7. Brazil (5.2K tons)
  8. Russia (4.9K tons)
  9. Thailand (4.1K tons)
  10. Egypt (3.3K tons)
  11. South Korea (2.9K tons)
  12. Japan (2.3K tons)
  13. United Arab Emirates (2.1K tons)

Imports of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodia decreased by -9.7% to 1.5K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 1.7K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates; of sodium imports contracted to $6.2M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6.9M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.23.95.75.016.0%
India1.00.91.01.26.3%
Others0.10.10.10.10.0%
Total4.24.96.96.213.9%

Top Suppliers of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates; of Sodium to China in 2022:

  1. Germany (1069.4 tons)
  2. India (454.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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