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

Contents:

1. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait
4. Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait

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

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price stood at $136,519 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The import price peaked at $146,128 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($414,143 per ton), while the price for the United States stood at $39,350 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+15.6%).

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

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) export price stood at $19,044 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $23,496 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to -2.1% per year.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide), when their volume increased by 125% to 27 kg. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports surged to $3.7K in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) to Kuwait in 2022:

1. United States (20.0 kg)
2. China (7.0 kg)

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Kuwait

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of heavy water (deuterium oxide), when their volume decreased by -1.2% to 320 kg. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3.3% against the previous year.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) exports reduced modestly to $6.1K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 0.1%.

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

1. Jordan (320.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform