Sulphates; of Barium Price in Japan - 2023

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average sulphates; of barium export price stood at $2,278 per ton in July 2023, surging by 6.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 25% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,399 per ton. From November 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,657 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,666 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Japan (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphates; of barium import price stood at $977 per ton in 2022, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 7.9%. The import price peaked at $1,267 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,624 per ton), while the price for China ($812 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Barium Exports in Japan

In 2022, exports of sulphates; of baria from Japan fell to 4.7K tons, waning by -9.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.2K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium exports dropped significantly to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $13M, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Export of Sulphates; of Barium in Japan (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	3.7	3.8	4.8	4.0	2.6%
Thailand	1.8	1.5	1.7	1.6	-3.9%
United States	1.4	1.3	1.5	1.1	-7.7%
Germany	0.9	0.4	0.7	0.9	0.0%
Indonesia	0.7	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.0%
Hong Kong SAR	1.1	0.8	1.0	0.6	-18.3%
South Korea	0.8	0.5	0.9	0.5	-14.5%
Others	1.2	1.1	1.3	1.2	0.0%
Total	11.6	10.0	12.8	10.7	-2.7%

Top Export Markets for Sulphates; of Barium from Japan in 2022:

China (1753.7 tons)
Thailand (881.3 tons)
United States (494.3 tons)
Indonesia (353.1 tons)
Hong Kong SAR (291.0 tons)
Germany (213.2 tons)
South Korea (196.7 tons)

Sulphates; of Barium Imports in Japan

In 2022, sulphates; of barium imports into Japan reduced to 12K tons, waning by -4.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium imports expanded modestly to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year.