Price for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru - 2022

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1. Price for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru
4. Exports of Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru

Price for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses amounted to $22,780 per ton, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 29%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $31,593 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($71,510 per ton), while the price for China ($15,389 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses amounted to $22,000 per ton, surging by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $31,167 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($48,571 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland totaled $3,400 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.9%).

Imports of Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru

In 2022, approx. 11 tons of mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses were imported into Peru; increasing by 59% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses soared to $252K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 194%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products to Peru in 2022:

1. China (7.4 tons)
2. Chile (2.2 tons)
3. Spain (1.1 tons)

Exports of Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products in Peru

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses decreased by -48.5% to 17 kg in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic slump.

In value terms, exports of mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable productses skyrocketed to $374 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction.

Top Export Markets for Mucilages and Thickeners; Agar-Agar, Whether or Not Modified, Derived from Vegetable Products from Peru in 2022:

1. Poland (10.0 kg)
2. Bolivia (7.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform