Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Qatar - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Qatar (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Qatar

Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for carbides, whether or not chemically defineds stood at $1,403 per ton in 2022, growing by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for carbides, whether or not chemically defineds increased by +84.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,408 per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $1,182 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Qatar

In 2022, approx. 930 tons of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds were imported into Qatar; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1.4% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds amounted to $1.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% 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 +66.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined to Qatar in 2022:

1. China (910.6 tons)
2. Germany (19.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform