Mullite Price in Spain - 2023

Contents:

1. Mullite Price in Spain (CIF) - 2022
2. Mullite Price in Spain (FOB) - 2022
3. Mullite Imports in Spain
4. Mullite Exports in Spain

Mullite Price in Spain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average mullite import price amounted to $598 per ton, surging by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mullite import price decreased by -21.3% against 2020 indices. The import price peaked at $760 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Hungary ($1,899 per ton), while the price for the United States ($414 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mullite Price in Spain (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average mullite export price amounted to $461 per ton, growing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,934 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($1,962 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($354 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Mullite Imports in Spain

Mullite imports into Spain reduced markedly to 3.4K tons in 2022, which is down by -74.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 326%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 13K tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, mullite imports dropped rapidly to $2M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4.9M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Mullite to Spain in 2022:

1. China (1975.8 tons)
2. Germany (744.5 tons)
3. Luxembourg (223.6 tons)
4. France (195.0 tons)
5. Portugal (76.8 tons)
6. Hungary (75.6 tons)
7. United States (20.9 tons)

Mullite Exports in Spain

In 2022, approx. 428 tons of mullites were exported from Spain; reducing by -37.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 445%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 684 tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, mullite exports fell to $197K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 118%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $217K, and then contracted in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Mullite from Spain in 2022:

1. Turkey (408.0 tons)
2. Portugal (7.3 tons)
3. Germany (7.0 tons)
4. Mexico (5.0 tons)
5. United Arab Emirates (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform