Price for Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania - 2023

Price for Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average iodides and iodide oxides import price stood at $18,282 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $65,195 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Germany ($49,952 per ton), while the price for India ($14,909 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average iodides and iodide oxides export price amounted to $323,782 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Moldova.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Moldova amounted to +25.6% per year.

Imports of Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of iodides and iodide oxideses, which increased by 139% to 24 tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 219%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, iodides and iodide oxides imports surged to $448K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	N/A	N/A	8.4	202	2304.8%
Netherlands	1.2	44.7	128	128	374.3%
Germany	13.9	54.5	32.3	33.3	33.8%
Poland	9.2	4.0	14.1	22.8	35.3%
Spain	6.0	5.6	8.9	21.9	54.0%
France	5.0	8.4	13.0	17.3	51.2%
China	N/A	10.4	6.1	2.9	-47.2%
Hungary	9.0	12.8	1.0	1.5	-45.0%
Others	6.7	6.8	9.6	18.1	39.3%
Total	51.1	147	221	448	106.2%

Top Suppliers of Iodides and Iodide Oxides to Romania in 2022:

Hungary (undefined tons)
India (13.6 tons)
Netherlands (7.9 tons)
Spain (1.0 tons)
Germany (0.7 tons)
Poland (0.5 tons)
France (0.4 tons)
China (0.2 tons)

Exports of Iodides and Iodide Oxides in Romania

In 2022, iodides and iodide oxides exports from Romania totaled 650 kg, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of -75% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, iodides and iodide oxides exports totaled $210K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of -70% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.