Phosphorus Price in Israel - 2023

Phosphorus Price in Israel (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average phosphorus import price amounted to $4,136 per ton, rising by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 India ($6,651 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $2,909 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+29.6%).

Phosphorus Price in Israel (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average phosphorus export price amounted to $4,789 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price decreased by -0.7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $15,818 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -5.5% per year.

Phosphorus Imports in Israel

In 2022, purchases abroad of phosphori increased by 35% to 75 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic contraction.

In value terms, phosphorus imports soared to $309K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction.

Import of Phosphorus in Israel (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	49.2	N/A	N/A	157	47.2%
China	403	247	165	143	-29.2%
Germany	4.5	5.6	3.5	3.0	-12.6%
Others	6.7	1.4	0.9	6.0	-3.6%
Total	463	254	169	309	-12.6%

Top Suppliers of Phosphorus to Israel in 2022:

China (49.2 tons)
India (23.6 tons)
Germany (1.1 tons)

Phosphorus Exports in Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of phosphori decreased by 0% to 6.6 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, phosphorus exports amounted to $32K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.