Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in the Czech Republic - 2023

Contents:

1. Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023
2. Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2023
3. Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Imports in the Czech Republic
4. Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Exports in the Czech Republic

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average carbonates; barium carbonate import price amounted to $734 per ton, declining by -11.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 21% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,035 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($1,284 per ton), while the price for China stood at $650 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.9%).

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2023

The average carbonates; barium carbonate export price stood at $886 per ton in July 2023, picking up by 2.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 an increase of 17% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,236 per ton. From November 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,015 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($781 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 France (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Imports in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of carbonates; barium carbonates imported into the Czech Republic shrank to 3.4K tons, which is down by -14.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, carbonates; barium carbonate imports rose remarkably to $3.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +95.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Carbonates; Barium Carbonate to the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. China (2.0K tons)
2. Germany (1.4K tons)

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Exports in the Czech Republic

For the fourth consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded growth in shipments abroad of carbonates; barium carbonates, which increased by 1.1% to 895 tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.7% 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 +67.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbonates; barium carbonate exports soared to $994K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Carbonates; Barium Carbonate from the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Germany (382.0 tons)
2. Slovenia (300.0 tons)
3. Finland (120.0 tons)
4. Slovakia (48.0 tons)
5. France (24.0 tons)
6. Serbia (20.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform