Sulphates; of Barium Price in Libya - 2022

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1. Sulphates; of Barium Price in Libya (CIF) - 2022
2. Sulphates; of Barium Imports in Libya

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

The average sulphates; of barium import price stood at $447 per ton in 2022, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,643 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Belgium ($454 per ton), while the price for Tunisia amounted to $261 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Sulphates; of Barium Imports in Libya

For the fourth year in a row, Libya recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sulphates; of baria, which increased by 1.7% to 28 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1.7%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium imports contracted to $13K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction.

Top Suppliers of Sulphates; of Barium to Libya in 2022:

1. Belgium (27.4 tons)
2. Tunisia (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform