
United Kingdom - Antisera And Other Blood Fractions - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
UK Antisera Price Declines Dramatically to $1.1K per kg
United Kingdom Antisera Import Price in July 2022
In July 2022, the antisera price amounted to $1.1K per kg (CIF, United Kingdom), with a decrease of -37.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1.7K per kg in June 2022, and then fell significantly in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($5.1K per kg), while the price for China ($35.5 per kg) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+56.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Antisera Imports
In July 2022, the amount of antisera and other blood fractions imported into the UK soared to 422 tons, picking up by 36% on June 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at 669 tons in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to July 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, antisera imports shrank sharply to $456M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 63% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $688M. From June 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
United Kingdom Antisera Imports by Country
In July 2022, China (170 tons) constituted the largest antisera supplier to the UK, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, antisera imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (78 tons), twofold. The United States (49 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China amounted to -7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.5% per month) and the United States (-3.5% per month).
In value terms, Germany ($123M), Switzerland ($90M) and Ireland ($84M) appeared to be the largest antisera suppliers to the UK, together comprising 65% of total imports.
Ireland, with a CAGR of +20.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Factors Affecting Antisera Prices
The antisera market in the United Kingdom is a highly competitive one, with a number of players vying for market share. Prices for antisera products have been steadily rising in recent years, due to a number of factors. These include the increasing costs of raw materials, as well as the need to invest in research and development in order to maintain a competitive edge.
Antisera are produced from antibodies, which are themselves derived from blood plasma. The cost of blood plasma has been rising steadily in recent years, due to increased demand from the biotechnology industry. This increase in cost is passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for antisera.
In addition, the UK market is highly regulated; the country has some of the most stringent regulations in place for biotechnology products, and this includes antisera. The costs associated with compliance can be significant, and these costs are also passed on to consumers via higher prices.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the antisera market in the UK. 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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