Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Kazakhstan - 2022

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

The average import price for sulphites; other than of sodia stood at $1,606 per ton in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK ($1,672 per ton), while the price for Russia ($835 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 (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for sulphites; other than of sodia amounted to $1,754 per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphites; other than of sodium export price increased by +78.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +4.9% per year.

Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Kazakhstan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphites; other than of sodia was finally on the rise to reach 45 tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a precipitous decline.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium imports surged to $73K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction.

Import of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Kazakhstan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	11.6	10.4	1.7	40.2	51.3%
Germany	2.9	2.7	7.0	32.2	123.1%
Russia	60.7	23.4	5.0	0.2	-85.1%
China	1.5	2.1	1.7	N/A	6.5%
Netherlands	6.6	6.7	3.9	N/A	-23.1%
Others	13.0	4.9	3.8	N/A	-45.9%
Total	96.3	50.3	23.1	72.5	-9.0%

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

United Kingdom (24.0 tons)
Germany (20.9 tons)
Russia (0.3 tons)

Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Kazakhstan

For the fourth year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded growth in overseas shipments of sulphites; other than of sodia, which increased by 194% to 21 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium exports skyrocketed to $36K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.