Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Ecuador - 2022

Contents:

1. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022
2. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022
3. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Ecuador
4. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Ecuador

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $591 per ton, falling by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $639 per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($989 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($411 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates export price amounted to $2,311 per ton, jumping by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $7,158 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($12,294 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($705 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Ecuador

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sulphites; thiosulphateses, when their volume decreased by -12.8% to 23K tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 27K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports shrank rapidly to $14M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $17M, and then fell notably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Ecuador in 2022:

1. Germany (10.2K tons)
2. China (7.8K tons)
3. Thailand (1.4K tons)
4. Italy (1.3K tons)
5. Turkey (1.2K tons)
6. United States (0.8K tons)
7. Belgium (0.4K tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Ecuador

In 2022, sulphites; thiosulphates exports from Ecuador reduced rapidly to 6.3 tons, waning by -59.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,045%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 16 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports shrank rapidly to $15K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,470% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $27K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Sulphites; Thiosulphates from Ecuador in 2022:

1. Colombia (4.0 tons)
2. Norway (2.1 tons)
3. Venezuela (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform