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Activated Carbon Price in Spain - 2023

Activated Carbon Price in Spain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $1,959 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 674%. The import price peaked at $1,959 per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Netherlands ($3,694 per ton), while the price for France ($1,207 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Price in Spain (FOB) - 2023

The average activated carbon export price stood at $2,499 per ton in August 2023, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% 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, activated carbon export price increased by +18.7% against May 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 an increase of 83% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $4,116 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($6,497 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,182 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Activated Carbon Imports in Spain

In 2022, approx. 19K tons of activated carbon were imported into Spain; rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, imports showed temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 544%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 106K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated carbon imports skyrocketed to $36M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Activated Carbon in Spain (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	4.6	4.0	6.2	8.2	21.3%
Belgium	3.2	3.4	3.7	5.7	21.2%
Netherlands	2.9	3.3	3.5	4.0	11.3%
France	3.2	2.5	3.0	3.3	1.0%
Australia	1.7	1.3	1.9	3.1	22.2%
Germany	1.7	2.1	1.9	2.8	18.1%
Italy	2.0	1.5	1.7	2.5	7.7%
United Kingdom	2.0	2.2	1.3	1.8	-3.5%
India	1.0	0.8	1.5	1.7	19.3%
Others	2.3	1.9	2.2	3.3	12.8%
Total	24.7	23.0	27.0	36.5	13.9%

Top Suppliers of Activated Carbon to Spain in 2022:

China (3.9K tons)
Belgium (2.8K tons)
France (2.7K tons)
Australia (2.3K tons)
Germany (2.2K tons)
Netherlands (1.1K tons)
Italy (1.0K tons)
India (0.9K tons)
United Kingdom (0.6K tons)

Activated Carbon Exports in Spain

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of activated carbon decreased by -49.7% to 1.4K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 57%.

In value terms, activated carbon exports fell remarkably to $4.2M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +39.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $4.9M, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Export of Activated Carbon in Spain (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	1,180	1,486	2,002	1,283	2.8%
Italy	98.3	154	529	373	56.0%
Portugal	496	582	486	361	-10.0%
Germany	232	213	231	301	9.1%
Belgium	58.5	387	475	278	68.1%
Morocco	43.7	157	74.8	110	36.0%
Andorra	28.4	28.3	18.9	29.5	1.3%
Others	840	552	1,069	1,417	19.0%
Total	2,977	3,558	4,885	4,151	11.7%

Top Export Markets for Activated Carbon from Spain in 2022:

France (544.3 tons)
Portugal (389.5 tons)
Belgium (204.8 tons)
Germany (178.3 tons)
Italy (71.1 tons)
Morocco (29.3 tons)
Andorra (28.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Prodcom 20595400 - Activated carbon

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Spain

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LIST OF TABLES
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023