Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Sweden - 2023

Contents:

1. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Sweden (CIF) - 2022
2. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Sweden (FOB) - 2023
3. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Sweden
4. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Sweden

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Sweden (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates import price stood at $555 per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphites; thiosulphates import price increased by +110.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 the Czech Republic ($2,786 per ton), while the price for Finland ($362 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Sweden (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average sulphites; thiosulphates export price amounted to $860 per ton, with an increase of 70% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, sulphites; thiosulphates export price increased by +70.5% against July 2023 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($4,507 per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway stood at $624 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Norway (+3.2%).

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Sweden

Sulphites; thiosulphates imports into Sweden rose remarkably to 16K tons in 2022, increasing by 12% against the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -20.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 20K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports surged to $8.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Sweden in 2022:

1. Finland (10.7K tons)
2. Germany (3.6K tons)
3. Czech Republic (0.9K tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Sweden

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; thiosulphateses exported from Sweden expanded sharply to 2.2K tons, picking up by 7.1% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +65.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports contracted to $983K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 120%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.1M, and then contracted in the following year.

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

1. Norway (1883.5 tons)
2. Denmark (132.5 tons)
3. Finland (87.0 tons)
4. Germany (44.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform