Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada
  4. Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada

Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average iron oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $1,430 per ton, dropping by -10.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 115% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,385 per ton. From December 2022 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($2,702 per ton), while the price for the United States ($809 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (FOB) - 2023

The average iron oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $1,000 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 31% against the previous month. Overall, the export price enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 130% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,245 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to September 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,004 per ton), while the average price for exports to Guyana totaled $788 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.8%).

Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada

In 2022, imports of iron oxides and hydroxideses into Canada surged to 24K tons, picking up by 36% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +55.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides imports surged to $38M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States8.27.58.814.220.1%
Germany5.55.04.59.921.6%
China4.95.98.89.022.5%
Italy1.10.61.32.124.1%
Others4.33.02.92.7-14.4%
Total24.022.126.438.016.6%

Top Suppliers of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides to Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (14.2K tons)
  2. China (5.5K tons)
  3. Germany (2.9K tons)
  4. Italy (0.6K tons)

Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada

In 2022, iron oxides and hydroxides exports from Canada surged to 14K tons, rising by 27% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 15K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides exports soared to $10M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% 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 +60.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States5.66.27.69.519.3%
Brazil0.20.10.30.426.0%
Others0.60.40.40.4-12.6%
Total6.46.78.210.317.2%

Top Export Markets for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides from Canada in 2022:

  1. United States (13.2K tons)
  2. Brazil (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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