Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

1. Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2023
2. Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
3. Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in Pakistan
4. Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in Pakistan

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Pakistan (FOB) - 2023

In February 2023, the average chlorides; of calcium export price amounted to $352 per ton, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 28% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $422 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to February 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to +11.7% per month.

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

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium import price amounted to $1,914 per ton, declining by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,565 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($2,289 per ton) and Japan ($2,172 per ton), while the price for China ($1,648 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($1,804 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of chlorides; of calcia increased by 213% to 47K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium exports soared to $6.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Chlorides; of Calcium from Pakistan in 2022:

1. United Arab Emirates (30.5K tons)
2. Oman (10.8K tons)
3. Qatar (4.0K tons)
4. Sri Lanka (1.1K tons)

Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in Pakistan

For the fourth consecutive year, Pakistan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of chlorides; of calcia, which increased by 14% to 476 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +21.2% 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 +77.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium imports declined to $911K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.1M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. Germany (104.4 tons)
2. Czech Republic (84.7 tons)
3. China (62.3 tons)
4. Japan (35.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform