Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary
4. Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks amounted to $491 per ton, falling by -7.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 an increase of 52% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,326 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to November 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($3,781 per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($236 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks stood at $336 per ton in November 2023, growing by 21% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The export price peaked at $425 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In November 2023, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($340 per ton) and Poland ($290 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($250 per ton) and Slovakia ($264 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary

In 2022, imports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks into Hungary skyrocketed to 9.5K tons, increasing by 30% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks surged to $10M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% 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 +56.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black to Hungary in 2022:

1. Germany (4173.3 tons)
2. France (954.4 tons)
3. Bosnia and Herzegovina (894.0 tons)
4. Greece (722.8 tons)
5. Czech Republic (618.5 tons)
6. Austria (403.0 tons)
7. Italy (352.4 tons)
8. Netherlands (228.3 tons)
9. Turkey (188.9 tons)
10. Belgium (183.6 tons)
11. Poland (169.1 tons)
12. Serbia (153.8 tons)
13. Slovenia (150.7 tons)

Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Hungary

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks decreased by -8.1% to 14K tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 243%.

In value terms, exports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks stood at $4.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black from Hungary in 2022:

1. Austria (6.3K tons)
2. Germany (4.8K tons)
3. Poland (1.7K tons)
4. Slovakia (0.5K tons)
5. Czech Republic (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform