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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $4,837 per ton in October 2023, with an increase of 13% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,483 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to October 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($8,199 per ton), while the price for China ($1,429 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $3,733 per ton in October 2023, jumping by 28% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 35% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,144 per ton. From May 2023 to October 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($10,964 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($1,935 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+3.7%), 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 Italy

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses imported into Italy rose markedly to 33K tons, with an increase of 11% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained 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 $110M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.6% against 2020 indices. 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 Italy in 2022:

1. Belgium (5.4K tons)
2. Germany (4.9K tons)
3. India (4.0K tons)
4. Spain (3.7K tons)
5. Netherlands (3.4K tons)
6. China (3.3K tons)
7. Slovenia (2.1K tons)
8. United States (1.9K tons)
9. France (1.5K tons)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Italy recorded growth in shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which increased by 11% to 33K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses expanded rapidly to $82M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

1. France (9.2K tons)
2. Netherlands (7.6K tons)
3. United Kingdom (7.0K tons)
4. Germany (2.5K tons)
5. Poland (1.2K tons)
6. United States (0.9K tons)
7. Belgium (0.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform