Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Belarus

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price stood at $192,900 per ton in 2022, dropping by -14.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $257,571 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Canada ($397,000 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+81.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in Belarus

For the fourth consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in supplies from abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide), which increased by 11% to 10 kg in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports dropped to $1.9K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2K, and then contracted in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) to Belarus in 2022:

1. Canada (2.0 kg)
2. France (2.0 kg)
3. United States (1.0 kg)
4. Switzerland (1.0 kg)
5. Germany (1.0 kg)
6. Belgium (1.0 kg)
7. Kazakhstan (1.0 kg)
8. Russia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform