
China - Sulphites - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Price of Sulphites in China Increases 2% to $394 per Ton
China Sulphites Export Price in February 2023
In February 2023, the sulphites price stood at $394 per ton (FOB, China), increasing by 2.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 an increase of 11% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $493 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to February 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($536 per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($343 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
COUNTRY | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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Export Price of Sulphites in China (USD per ton) | |||||||||||||
South Korea | 520 | 517 | 498 | 598 | 620 | 663 | 638 | 521 | 534 | 562 | 537 | 618 | 536 |
Peru | 488 | 483 | 419 | 468 | 433 | 457 | 491 | 443 | 583 | 390 | 524 | 312 | 457 |
India | 368 | 363 | 399 | 419 | 445 | 459 | 457 | 376 | 374 | 368 | 358 | 409 | 417 |
Australia | 391 | 399 | 418 | 360 | 471 | 429 | 416 | 439 | 405 | 422 | 403 | 392 | 379 |
Liberia | 315 | 285 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 309 | 285 | 320 | 337 | N/A | 377 |
Ecuador | 471 | 893 | 466 | 675 | 506 | 514 | 566 | 1,624 | 372 | 442 | 358 | 371 | 368 |
Argentina | 422 | 439 | 418 | 494 | 508 | 529 | 542 | 410 | 393 | 383 | 338 | 364 | 361 |
Chile | 478 | 924 | 488 | 417 | 690 | 543 | N/A | 510 | 422 | 530 | 361 | 359 | 353 |
Thailand | 426 | 444 | 451 | 446 | 535 | 590 | 519 | 381 | 467 | 427 | 344 | 341 | 351 |
Eritrea | 336 | N/A | 353 | 408 | 401 | 453 | N/A | N/A | 405 | 354 | 279 | N/A | 347 |
Indonesia | 387 | 360 | 407 | 391 | 441 | 449 | 474 | 397 | 360 | 369 | 341 | 375 | 347 |
Angola | N/A | N/A | 468 | 401 | 401 | 1,309 | 1,400 | 347 | 415 | 1,280 | 360 | 370 | 346 |
Senegal | N/A | 348 | 372 | 379 | 406 | 445 | 463 | 439 | 364 | 309 | 433 | 330 | 343 |
Average | 420 | 469 | 493 | 460 | 475 | 491 | 470 | 458 | 396 | 394 | 392 | 386 | 394 |
China Sulphites Exports
For the fourth consecutive month, China recorded decline in shipments abroad of sulphites, which decreased by -4% to 24K tons in February 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 59% month-to-month.
In value terms, sulphites exports declined modestly to $9.6M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when exports increased by 67% against the previous month.
China Sulphites Exports by Country
Ecuador (2.6K tons), Eritrea (2.4K tons) and Indonesia (2.2K tons) were the main destinations of sulphites exports from China, with a combined 29% share of total exports. Thailand, Australia, Liberia, Peru, Chile, India, Senegal, South Korea, Argentina and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Angola (with a CAGR of +53.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Ecuador ($954K), Eritrea ($845K) and Indonesia ($751K) constituted the largest markets for sulphites exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 27% of total exports. Thailand, Australia, Peru, Liberia, South Korea, India, Chile, Senegal, Argentina and Angola lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.
Angola, with a CAGR of +49.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphites market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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