Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Luxembourg - 2023

Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Luxembourg (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphates; of aluminium import price stood at $815 per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 734%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $12,583 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Austria ($3,662 per ton), while the price for Italy ($446 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Luxembourg (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphates; of aluminium export price amounted to $6,130 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 a decrease of -9.3%. The export price peaked at $19,000 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -9.3% per year.

Sulphates; of Aluminium Imports in Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of sulphates; of aluminia imported into Luxembourg was estimated at 79 tons, growing by 4.6% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphates; of aluminium imports contracted to $65K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $68K, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Sulphates; of Aluminium in Luxembourg (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	45.3	40.1	54.3	55.2	6.8%
Italy	N/A	N/A	6.9	5.7	-17.4%
Others	16.2	10.3	7.3	3.8	-38.3%
Total	61.5	50.3	68.5	64.8	1.8%

Top Suppliers of Sulphates; of Aluminium to Luxembourg in 2022:

France (65.9 tons)
Italy (12.9 tons)

Sulphates; of Aluminium Exports in Luxembourg

In 2022, shipments abroad of sulphates; of aluminia decreased by 0% to 157 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 225%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphates; of aluminium exports totaled $962 in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 195%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.