Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $9,569 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -30.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 222%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $14,195 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($20,077 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($2,758 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 China (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $6,085 per ton in 2022, reducing by -43.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $17,752 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($92,910 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,647 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+37.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, when their volume decreased by -50.5% to 97 tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 182%.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses contracted notably to $926K in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year.

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

1. United States (42.2 tons)
2. South Korea (17.7 tons)
3. Vietnam (14.0 tons)
4. Indonesia (13.4 tons)
5. China (4.6 tons)
6. Japan (0.1 tons)

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Hong Kong SAR

Imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses into Hong Kong SAR dropped notably to 100 tons in 2022, falling by -40.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 168 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses dropped dramatically to $607K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. China (67.9 tons)
2. South Korea (17.5 tons)
3. France (6.1 tons)
4. Germany (2.8 tons)
5. Italy (2.4 tons)
6. New Zealand (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform