Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru
4. Exports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru

Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica amounted to $5,456 per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 95%. The import price peaked at $6,056 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($25,245 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,125 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica amounted to $747 per ton, reducing by -85.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price decreased by -46.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $22,665 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru

Imports of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica into Peru shrank sharply to 81 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -46.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 299%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 152 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica contracted markedly to $442K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 181%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $646K, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon to Peru in 2022:

1. China (35.9 tons)
2. Brazil (22.6 tons)
3. United Kingdom (8.0 tons)
4. Canada (7.3 tons)
5. Germany (3.9 tons)
6. Spain (2.8 tons)
7. Sweden (0.4 tons)

Exports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in Peru

In 2022, overseas shipments of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica were finally on the rise to reach 300 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback.

In value terms, exports of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica declined significantly to $224 in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -59.5% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon from Peru in 2022:

1. Spain (300.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform