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

Contents:

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

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in New Zealand (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $4,336 per ton in December 2023, declining by -15.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2023 when the average import price increased by 29% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $6,516 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,579 per ton), while the price for India ($1,084 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $3,187 per ton, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 403%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $60,491 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($61,063 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($1,932 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the fourth consecutive year, New Zealand recorded growth in purchases abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 0.6% to 3.5K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses skyrocketed to $14M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.2% 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 +65.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. China (1343.9 tons)
2. United States (1187.3 tons)
3. India (443.5 tons)
4. Germany (292.9 tons)
5. Singapore (83.2 tons)

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

For the fourth year in a row, New Zealand recorded growth in overseas shipments of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 19% to 149 tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses totaled $475K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 183% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Australia (83.0 tons)
2. Papua New Guinea (41.0 tons)
3. Fiji (24.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform