Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium
4. Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides amounted to $14,293 per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 65%. The import price peaked at $18,565 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the UK ($46,715 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($8,291 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides stood at $428,945 per ton in 2022, increasing by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 805%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($813,088 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($2,215 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 Germany (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides decreased by -3.3% to 895 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 54%.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide imports skyrocketed to $13M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.8% 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 +81.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide to Belgium in 2022:

1. South Africa (492.0 tons)
2. China (288.4 tons)
3. United States (53.1 tons)
4. Germany (26.5 tons)
5. United Kingdom (15.0 tons)

Exports of Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide in Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of germanium oxides and zirconium dioxides were finally on the rise to reach 27 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction.

In value terms, germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide exports soared to $11M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a modest increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Germanium Oxides and Zirconium Dioxide from Belgium in 2022:

1. India (undefined tons)
2. United States (13.7 tons)
3. Brazil (6.0 tons)
4. France (6.0 tons)
5. China (0.4 tons)
6. Germany (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform