Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Slovenia - 2023

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $1,183 per ton, surging by 57% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($5,432 per ton), while the price for Italy ($859 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates export price stood at $1,346 per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,502 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($18,523 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($1,034 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 Italy (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; thiosulphateses imported into Slovenia declined significantly to 513 tons, which is down by -29.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 725 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports rose remarkably to $606K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	345	330	454	381	3.4%
Germany	140	128	50.5	125	-3.7%
Austria	10.7	29.7	12.2	45.1	61.5%
Others	39.4	38.8	31.2	55.9	12.4%
Total	534	526	548	606	4.3%

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Slovenia in 2022:

Italy (443.2 tons)
Germany (32.4 tons)
Austria (8.3 tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphites; thiosulphateses decreased by -32% to 56 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 113%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 109 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports declined notably to $76K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 120%.

Export of Sulphites; Thiosulphates in Slovenia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina	21.9	44.3	61.9	45.2	27.3%
Croatia	2.4	4.4	12.9	8.4	51.8%
Austria	7.3	7.3	8.4	7.6	1.4%
Montenegro	1.6	10.9	2.3	3.9	34.6%
Others	4.2	15.4	7.8	10.6	36.2%
Total	37.3	82.3	93.3	75.7	26.6%