Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium
4. Exports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium

Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers amounted to $1,677 per ton, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1,797 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($4,203 per ton), while the price for Germany ($703 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers stood at $1,622 per ton in October 2023, rising by 10% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2023 when the average export price increased by 576% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,934 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to October 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($2,005 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($863 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium

For the fourth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers, which increased by 117% to 4.3K tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 239%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers soared to $7.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper to Belgium in 2022:

1. United States (2170.3 tons)
2. Netherlands (1170.0 tons)
3. Germany (618.2 tons)
4. China (159.7 tons)
5. France (83.2 tons)

Exports of Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers exported from Belgium was estimated at 5.6K tons, growing by 6.5% against 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; other than of coppers surged to $6.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Chloride Oxides and Chloride Hydroxides; Other than of Copper from Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (4.1K tons)
2. United Kingdom (0.6K tons)
3. Netherlands (0.4K tons)
4. Italy (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform