Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $1,589 per ton in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,612 per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($3,114 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,474 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $1,792 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses increased by +102.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($1,805 per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($988 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses decreased by -26.8% to 487 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -32.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 71%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 725 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses reduced to $774K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $836K, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts to Lithuania in 2022:

1. Belgium (390.1 tons)
2. Germany (95.6 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in Lithuania

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses, when their volume decreased by -55.1% to 337 tons. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 34%.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses shrank significantly to $604K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $962K, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts from Lithuania in 2022:

1. Poland (323.8 tons)
2. Ukraine (9.0 tons)
3. Estonia (1.3 tons)
4. Latvia (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform