Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Latvia - 2023

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Latvia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium import price amounted to $236 per ton, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The import price peaked at $667 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Estonia ($642 per ton), while the price for Russia ($188 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Latvia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium export price amounted to $486 per ton, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 88% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,655 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($515 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania stood at $473 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in Latvia

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chlorides; of calcia, when their volume decreased by -32.6% to 4.5K tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 6.7K tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium imports reduced notably to $1.1M in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.5M, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Import of Chlorides; of Calcium in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Russia	N/A	N/A	523	491	-6.1%
Finland	435	575	734	383	-4.2%
Estonia	77.1	106	135	64.0	-6.0%
Egypt	N/A	N/A	N/A	38.7	0%
Poland	2.8	31.6	43.2	13.6	69.4%
Lithuania	46.7	36.0	10.4	7.0	-46.9%
Others	37.9	69.7	56.5	67.9	21.5%
Total	599	818	1,501	1,065	21.1%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Calcium to Latvia in 2022:

Russia (2612.1 tons)
Finland (1580.1 tons)
Egypt (100.0 tons)
Estonia (99.8 tons)
Poland (39.5 tons)
Lithuania (19.3 tons)

Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in Latvia

Chlorides; of calcium exports from Latvia soared to 339 tons in 2022, with an increase of 28% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 830% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium exports skyrocketed to $165K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.