Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States
4. Imports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States

Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average chlorates; other than sodium export price stood at $1,555 per ton in 2022, surging by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 120% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,880 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($23,742 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($682 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+30.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorates; other than sodium import price amounted to $2,615 per ton, dropping by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chlorates; other than sodium import price increased by +50.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,674 per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 Spain ($15,832 per ton), while the price for India ($1,150 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States

In 2022, the amount of chlorates; other than sodia exported from the United States totaled 260 tons, surging by 6.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 78%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 515 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorates; other than sodium exports expanded markedly to $404K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp contraction.

Top Export Markets for Chlorates; Other than Sodium from the United States in 2022:

1. Australia (114.7 tons)
2. Japan (93.8 tons)
3. Chile (14.9 tons)
4. China (13.3 tons)
5. Canada (10.8 tons)
6. Poland (5.2 tons)
7. France (4.5 tons)

Imports of Chlorates; Other than Sodium in the United States

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of chlorates; other than sodia, when their volume increased by 127% to 64 tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline.

In value terms, chlorates; other than sodium imports soared to $166K in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic downturn.

Top Suppliers of Chlorates; Other than Sodium to the United States in 2022:

1. China (44.2 tons)
2. India (17.5 tons)
3. Spain (1.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform