Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  2. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
  3. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Exports in Belgium
  4. Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Imports in Belgium

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average waxes; artificial, prepared export price stood at $2,597 per ton in July 2023, reducing by -3.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 9.1% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,911 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Russia ($3,507 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($1,845 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average waxes; artificial, prepared import price amounted to $3,465 per ton, leveling off at the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 19% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,665 per ton. From February 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($7,121 per ton), while the price for India ($1,955 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Exports in Belgium

Waxes; artificial, prepared exports from Belgium stood at 86K tons in 2022, surging by 8% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, waxes; artificial, prepared exports surged to $236M in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 69%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Export of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany11.530.550.560.273.6%
France12.016.530.236.144.4%
Italy2.22.918.726.2128.4%
United Kingdom4.311.810.419.064.1%
Netherlands10.411.716.617.118.0%
Spain4.86.711.816.751.5%
United States1.12.05.69.1102.2%
Others18.727.240.852.040.6%
Total65.010918523653.7%

Top Export Markets for Waxes; Artificial, Prepared from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Germany (19.8K tons)
  2. France (13.0K tons)
  3. Italy (12.2K tons)
  4. United Kingdom (8.7K tons)
  5. Spain (6.2K tons)
  6. United States (4.8K tons)
  7. Netherlands (4.8K tons)

Waxes; Artificial, Prepared Imports in Belgium

For the fourth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of waxes; artificial, prepared, which increased by 18% to 63K tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 71%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, waxes; artificial, prepared imports surged to $169M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States27.045.845.755.327.0%
Germany11.114.020.320.021.7%
Malaysia4.57.49.714.046.0%
Qatar1.23.74.610.7107.4%
Spain0.55.27.89.6167.8%
Denmark6.67.07.98.79.6%
Netherlands7.16.96.87.72.7%
South Korea2.02.94.27.756.7%
SingaporeN/AN/AN/A6.90%
India0.11.32.93.7233.2%
Others10.315.821.724.834.0%
Total70.411013216933.9%

Top Suppliers of Waxes; Artificial, Prepared to Belgium in 2022:

  1. Qatar (18.9K tons)
  2. United States (14.7K tons)
  3. Germany (5.8K tons)
  4. Malaysia (4.5K tons)
  5. Spain (2.9K tons)
  6. Denmark (2.8K tons)
  7. Singapore (2.4K tons)
  8. Netherlands (2.3K tons)
  9. South Korea (2.1K tons)
  10. India (1.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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