Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Uruguay - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $2,614 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($3,987 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($671 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.2%), 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 Uruguay (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $2,581 per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses increased by +60.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,665 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($3,672 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($2,465 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 Chile (+39.9%), 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 Uruguay

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses imported into Uruguay surged to 717 tons, with an increase of 20% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% 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 +59.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $1.9M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs 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 Uruguay in 2022:

1. United States (217.0 tons)
2. Argentina (156.3 tons)
3. Brazil (123.1 tons)
4. China (93.6 tons)
5. Mexico (70.0 tons)
6. India (48.3 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas shipments of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses decreased by -27.9% to 56 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 116%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 172 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses dropped notably to $144K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 158%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $331K. 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 Uruguay in 2022:

1. Brazil (40.4 tons)
2. Argentina (11.6 tons)
3. Chile (4.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform