Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Angola - 2022

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Angola (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates import price stood at $884 per ton in 2022, declining by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,162 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 South Africa ($2,204 per ton), while the price for the UK ($714 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Angola (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates export price stood at $1,396 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5,002 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to +55.6% per year.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Angola

In 2022, sulphites; thiosulphates imports into Angola reduced to 2.3K tons, falling by -6.3% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports reduced to $2M in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%.

Import of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Angola (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	2,233	1,130	928	1,111	-20.8%
United States	330	63.0	364	550	18.6%
Belgium	439	98.5	217	142	-31.4%
Italy	291	76.3	19.2	50.3	-44.3%
France	357	111	63.4	35.4	-53.7%
Others	524	351	615	129	-37.3%
Total	4,174	1,829	2,207	2,018	-21.5%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Angola in 2022:

United Kingdom (1554.5 tons)
United States (424.2 tons)
Belgium (123.3 tons)
Italy (62.0 tons)
France (3.8 tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Angola

In 2022, shipments abroad of sulphites; thiosulphateses was finally on the rise to reach 8.5 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports soared to $12K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease.