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Bismuth Price in Belgium - 2023

Bismuth Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

The average bismuth import price stood at $7,357 per ton in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $23,023 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,835 per ton), while the price for Australia ($1,957 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Bismuth Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average bismuth export price amounted to $9,273 per ton, dropping by -12.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2023 an increase of 31% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $10,614 per ton, and then declined in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($10,013 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($681 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 Poland (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bismuth Imports in Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded decline in purchases abroad of bismuth, which decreased by -16.3% to 703 tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp shrinkage. The smallest decline of -10.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, bismuth imports shrank remarkably to $5.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year.

Import of Bismuth in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	1.9	2.0	2.2	2.2	5.0%
South Korea	0.8	1.8	2.6	1.5	23.3%
Germany	0.2	N/A	0.7	1.1	76.5%
Australia	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.2	0%
Luxembourg	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.2	0%
Thailand	9.3	0.7	0.5	N/A	-76.8%
Japan	0.1	0.3	0.1	N/A	0.0%
Lao People's Democratic Republic	N/A	0.6	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.2	0.2	0.3	N/A	22.5%
Total	12.4	5.7	6.5	5.2	-25.1%

Top Suppliers of Bismuth to Belgium in 2022:

China (275.8 tons)
South Korea (179.9 tons)
Germany (126.6 tons)
Australia (95.3 tons)
Luxembourg (23.4 tons)

Bismuth Exports in Belgium

In 2022, bismuth exports from Belgium declined markedly to 610 tons, with a decrease of -42.5% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.1K tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, bismuth exports fell to $5.8M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26%.

Export of Bismuth in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	4.0	3.8	4.3	3.6	-3.5%
Germany	1.4	0.2	0.8	1.1	-7.7%
United States	0.8	0.2	0.2	0.6	-9.1%
Lao People's Democratic Republic	N/A	0.2	0.3	0.4	41.4%
Poland	N/A	N/A	0.1	0.1	0.0%
Others	1.1	0.7	0.8	0.1	-55.0%
Total	7.3	5.1	6.5	5.8	-7.4%

Top Export Markets for Bismuth from Belgium in 2022:

Netherlands (419.6 tons)
Germany (115.6 tons)
Lao People's Democratic Republic (31.9 tons)
United States (24.6 tons)
Poland (9.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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
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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