Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea
4. Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea

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

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price stood at $487,262 per ton in 2022, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 129% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $685,726 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 United States ($639,929 per ton), while the price for Germany ($228,347 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) export price stood at $533,864 per ton in 2022, declining by -17.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 830% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $647,286 per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($575,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($85,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+38.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea

In 2022, approx. 15 tons of heavy water (deuterium oxide) were imported into South Korea; jumping by 305% on the year before. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 664% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports surged to $7.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 539%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Canada (11.9 tons)
2. United States (1.3 tons)
3. Germany (1.1 tons)

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in South Korea

In 2022, the amount of heavy water (deuterium oxide) exported from South Korea soared to 22 kg, jumping by 214% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) exports soared to $12K in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) from South Korea in 2022:

1. United States (20.0 kg)
2. Malaysia (1.0 kg)
3. Thailand (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform