Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in Sweden - 2023

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in Sweden (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms amounted to $15.5M per ton, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a slight curtailment. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $17,899 per kg; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2023.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to 0.0% per month.

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in Sweden

In 2022, purchases abroad of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms decreased by -62.1% to 89 kg for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 5,775%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 235 kg, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms declined remarkably to $1.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 82,765%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.8M, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.