Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $1,077 per ton, growing by 13% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,179 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to December 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($1,081 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($934 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $4,526 per ton, with an increase of 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Costa Rica ($22,534 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($1,405 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 Colombia (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile

Imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses into Chile rose notably to 46K tons in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses surged to $48M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Chile in 2022:

1. Argentina (39.6K tons)
2. China (2.7K tons)
3. Brazil (1.7K tons)
4. Belgium (1.0K tons)
5. United States (0.9K tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Chile

In 2022, approx. 49 tons of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses were exported from Chile; which is down by -42.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,251%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 85 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses skyrocketed to $222K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 803% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Chile in 2022:

1. Estonia (19.1 tons)
2. Argentina (13.2 tons)
3. Peru (7.6 tons)
4. Colombia (5.8 tons)
5. Bolivia (2.5 tons)
6. Ecuador (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform