Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan
  4. Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan

Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (CIF) - 2023

In April 2023, the average iron oxides and hydroxides import price amounted to $1,417 per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 384% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,947 per ton. From February 2023 to April 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($3,789 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates amounted to $203 per ton.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.9%).

Price for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average iron oxides and hydroxides export price amounted to $680 per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,559 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($688 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman stood at $649 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan

Iron oxides and hydroxides imports into Pakistan dropped significantly to 6.1K tons in 2022, falling by -15.4% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 7.2K tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides imports contracted to $9.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $9.9M, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Import of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5.86.37.87.58.9%
Germany0.80.80.90.94.0%
India0.40.40.30.40.0%
United Arab Emirates0.40.20.20.2-20.6%
Others0.40.90.70.720.5%
Total7.88.59.99.77.5%

Top Suppliers of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides to Pakistan in 2022:

  1. China (4.8K tons)
  2. Germany (0.6K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (0.4K tons)
  4. India (0.1K tons)

Exports of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron oxides and hydroxideses was finally on the rise to reach 16 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn.

In value terms, iron oxides and hydroxides exports soared to $11K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent.

Export of Iron Oxides and Hydroxides in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Yemen83.58.34.78.8-52.8%
Oman31.82.30.82.2-58.9%
China24.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Saudi ArabiaN/A2.83.1N/A10.7%
Others0.3N/AN/AN/A0%
Total14013.48.611.0-57.2%

Top Export Markets for Iron Oxides and Hydroxides from Pakistan in 2022:

  1. Yemen (12.8 tons)
  2. Oman (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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