Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium - 2023

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses amounted to $70,292 per ton, waning by -18.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $219,714 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Poland ($103,756 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($20,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses stood at $70,969 per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 495% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $354,038 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Morocco amounted to +26.5% per year.

Imports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium

Imports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses into Belgium fell dramatically to 250 kg in 2022, reducing by -53.3% on 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 7,543% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 535 kg, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses contracted remarkably to $18K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,892% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $46K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Import of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	7.2	N/A	19.4	12.8	21.1%
Poland	1.0	1.4	0.8	4.7	67.5%
India	12.7	N/A	25.8	N/A	42.5%
Others	1.9	0.2	N/A	0.1	-62.5%
Total	22.8	1.5	46.0	17.6	-8.3%

Top Suppliers of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts to Belgium in 2022:

United States (202.0 kg)
Poland (45.0 kg)

Exports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Ephedrine and Its Salts in Belgium

Exports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses from Belgium stood at 516 kg in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of alkaloids, vegetable; ephedrine and its saltses amounted to $37K in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.