Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $2,927 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($4,776 per ton), while the price for Belarus ($1,172 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $1,595 per ton in October 2023, increasing by 4.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 125% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5,611 per ton. From February 2023 to October 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In October 2023, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($1,944 per ton) and Germany ($1,555 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,410 per ton) and Latvia ($1,412 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania

For the fourth year in a row, Lithuania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 4.4% to 4.5K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Lithuania in 2022:

1. Finland (1722.7 tons)
2. Netherlands (1412.2 tons)
3. Ukraine (287.4 tons)
4. Belarus (247.2 tons)
5. Germany (131.3 tons)
6. Belgium (122.2 tons)
7. United States (112.7 tons)
8. Poland (100.5 tons)
9. China (96.4 tons)
10. France (7.5 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Lithuania

For the fourth year in a row, Lithuania recorded growth in overseas shipments of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 18% to 2.6K tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +25.0% 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 increased by +95.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $4.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Lithuania in 2022:

1. Latvia (887.4 tons)
2. Poland (692.1 tons)
3. Slovakia (551.0 tons)
4. Netherlands (152.1 tons)
5. Estonia (97.7 tons)
6. Belarus (51.5 tons)
7. Germany (48.5 tons)
8. Kazakhstan (43.6 tons)
9. Russia (38.1 tons)
10. Ukraine (7.5 tons)
11. Hungary (3.3 tons)
12. Finland (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform