Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in the United States - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $3,395 per ton in December 2023, rising by 2.7% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2023 when the average export price increased by 28% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,056 per ton. From August 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($9,286 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($766 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $5,800 per ton, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,824 per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($12,209 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,015 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+10.6%), 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 the United States

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses exported from the United States rose to 148K tons, growing by 3% on the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses expanded markedly to $395M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 the United States in 2022:

1. Canada (14.5K tons)
2. Belgium (13.8K tons)
3. China (13.5K tons)
4. Argentina (12.0K tons)
5. Mexico (11.8K tons)
6. Netherlands (10.2K tons)
7. Japan (8.8K tons)
8. Germany (7.9K tons)
9. Brazil (7.3K tons)
10. Taiwan (Chinese) (7.0K tons)
11. Singapore (6.0K tons)
12. Australia (3.9K tons)
13. France (3.8K tons)

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in the United States

In 2022, the amount of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses imported into the United States reduced to 45K tons, falling by -12.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.7%.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses expanded markedly to $262M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

1. China (7.9K tons)
2. Canada (4.0K tons)
3. Italy (4.0K tons)
4. Germany (3.9K tons)
5. Netherlands (3.6K tons)
6. India (3.6K tons)
7. Spain (3.6K tons)
8. Belgium (3.3K tons)
9. United Kingdom (3.0K tons)
10. Mexico (1.9K tons)
11. Russia (0.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform