Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Vietnam - 2021

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

In 2021, the average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $567,026 per ton, which is down by -55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 68%. The import price peaked at $5,933,500 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($980,721 per ton), while the price for the United States ($41,165 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+79.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports into Vietnam surged to 121 kg, with an increase of 210% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports skyrocketed to $139K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage.