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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $2,679 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,037 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,985 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,888 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses amounted to $6,625 per ton, surging by 66% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 195% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $12,935 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($6,792 per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $4,845 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+64.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses decreased by -15.3% to 221 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.8% 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 increased by +39.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 262 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses fell markedly to $593K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $745K, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Netherlands (128.1 tons)
2. Russia (39.9 tons)
3. Poland (19.5 tons)
4. Hungary (14.8 tons)
5. Spain (13.9 tons)
6. Germany (1.6 tons)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses was finally on the rise to reach 1.2 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses surged to $8K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent.

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

1. Kazakhstan (1100.0 kg)
2. Turkey (103.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform