Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil
4. Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides stood at $14,358 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -44.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $25,810 per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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 South Korea ($66,371 per ton), while the price for France ($10,450 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 (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $2,824 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a significant contraction. The export price peaked at $11,720 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to -21.1% per year.

Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil

In 2022, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imports into Brazil fell markedly to 62 tons, dropping by -18.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17%.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imports declined rapidly to $883K in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide to Brazil in 2022:

1. Japan (40.1 tons)
2. France (12.0 tons)
3. China (4.6 tons)
4. South Korea (1.8 tons)
5. United States (1.7 tons)

Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Brazil

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides, when their volume decreased by -50% to 17 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exports dropped markedly to $48 in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth.

Top Export Markets for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide from Brazil in 2022:

1. Canada (17.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform