Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina
4. Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina

Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for sulphites; other than of sodia amounted to $1,116 per ton, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 43%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,472 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($676 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for sulphites; other than of sodia stood at $1,626 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 319% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,379 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($8,039 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($808 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 Uruguay (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sulphites; other than of sodia, when their volume increased by 15% to 863 tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium imports soared to $962K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium to Argentina in 2022:

1. Germany (540.9 tons)
2. Brazil (190.7 tons)
3. Italy (84.9 tons)
4. Colombia (38.8 tons)

Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Argentina

For the third year in a row, Argentina recorded decline in shipments abroad of sulphites; other than of sodia, which decreased by 0% to 4.3 tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -21.8% was in 2020.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium exports amounted to $7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -42.9% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium from Argentina in 2022:

1. Chile (3.3 tons)
2. Bolivia (0.5 tons)
3. Peru (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform