Chlorides; of Calcium Price in Panama - 2024

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

The average chlorides; of calcium import price stood at $1,435 per ton in 2022, rising by 119% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Free Zones ($5,030 per ton), while the price for Italy ($474 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium export price amounted to $2,384 per ton, waning by -74.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 159%. The export price peaked at $15,125 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($6,389 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique totaled $1,089 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (-14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in Panama

In 2022, approx. 398 tons of chlorides; of calcia were imported into Panama; with an increase of 12% compared with 2021. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium imports surged to $572K in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Chlorides; of Calcium in Panama (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	10.7	6.7	30.0	135	132.8%
Free Zones	N/A	9.6	4.8	91.9	209.4%
Spain	N/A	N/A	N/A	78.3	0%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	N/A	73.1	0%
United States	33.1	12.9	13.6	71.6	29.3%
Italy	98.4	45.0	115	48.3	-21.1%
Netherlands	N/A	6.8	12.2	37.7	135.5%
Colombia	29.6	46.3	57.7	35.5	6.2%
Finland	17.6	9.8	N/A	N/A	-44.3%
Others	15.1	3.3	N/A	0.2	-76.3%
Total	204	140	233	572	41.0%

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

Italy (101.9 tons)
Belgium (100.4 tons)
China (63.8 tons)
Netherlands (56.2 tons)
Spain (27.0 tons)
United States (21.9 tons)
Free Zones (18.3 tons)
Colombia (8.9 tons)

Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in Panama

In 2022, the amount of chlorides; of calcia exported from Panama soared to 2 tons, increasing by 108% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium exports fell notably to $4.9K in 2022. Overall, exports saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $9.1K, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.