Price for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan
4. Exports of Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan

Price for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds amounted to $1,508 per ton, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,550 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,526 per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $1,133 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds amounted to $363 per ton, with a decrease of -30.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $525 per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Switzerland amounted to -24.6% per year.

Imports of Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan

Imports of carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds into Pakistan declined to 215 tons in 2022, which is down by -5.7% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 228 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds fell to $324K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined to Pakistan in 2022:

1. China (204.7 tons)
2. Germany (10.1 tons)

Exports of Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Pakistan

In 2021, shipments abroad of carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds decreased by -41.4% to 13 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 201%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 22 tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carbides; of silicon, whether or not chemically defineds contracted dramatically to $4.7K in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 425% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $12K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Carbides; of Silicon, Whether or Not Chemically Defined from Pakistan in 2022:

1. Zambia (12.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform