Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran - 2022

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran (FOB) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) export price stood at $292,321 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $303,403 per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.4% per year.

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran (CIF) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price stood at $227,132 per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $240,963 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to +1.1% per year.

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of heavy water (deuterium oxide) decreased by -27.8% to 25 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 354% against the previous year.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) exports dropped dramatically to $7.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 454% against the previous year.

Export of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	0.7	3.6	10.1	7.3	118.5%
Germany	0.1	0.5	0.4	N/A	100.0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	0.7	4.1	10.5	7.3	118.5%

Top Export Markets for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) from Iran in 2022:

China (24.9 tons)

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Iran

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide) decreased by -2.8% to 212 kg in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 218 kg, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports declined to $48K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20%.