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

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $1,619 per ton, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $1,820 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 the United States ($1,979 per ton), while the price for Free Zones ($901 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+5.2%), 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 Panama (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $1,891 per ton in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $4,213 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Trinidad and Tobago.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Trinidad and Tobago amounted to -0.6% per year.

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

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses imported into Panama surged to 629 tons, jumping by 30% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 $1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +65.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained 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 Panama in 2022:

1. China (483.1 tons)
2. United States (43.2 tons)
3. Costa Rica (42.1 tons)
4. Belgium (40.3 tons)
5. Free Zones (14.2 tons)
6. Brazil (3.9 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Panama recorded decline in shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, which decreased by 0% to 1.4 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -84.6% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses totaled $2.7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -86.5% was in 2020.

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

1. Trinidad and Tobago (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform