Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Bulgaria - 2023

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $13,385,826 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Austria amounted to +60.8% per year.

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Bulgaria

In 2022, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports into Bulgaria skyrocketed to 120 kg, with an increase of 38% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2021 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +37.9% over the last one years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports surged to $2M in 2022. In general, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.