Price for Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile - 2023

Price for Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates amounted to $567 per ton, rising by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 144%. The import price peaked at $607 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood 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 the Czech Republic ($4,574 per ton), while the price for China ($290 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates stood at $91,007 per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 9,363%. The export price peaked at $93,429 per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Peru amounted to +26.3% per year.

Imports of Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile

In 2022, the amount of sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates imported into Chile surged to 889 tons, picking up by 65% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates surged to $505K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 188% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	13.4	136	11.8	307	184.0%
Czech Republic	N/A	21.9	N/A	76.2	86.5%
China	31.7	1.0	34.0	43.5	11.1%
Germany	32.7	11.3	119	38.0	5.1%
Turkey	52.0	204	37.5	30.5	-16.3%
France	N/A	N/A	N/A	7.7	0%
Others	0.5	1.0	1.9	2.0	58.7%
Total	130	376	204	505	57.2%

Top Suppliers of Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate to Chile in 2022:

United States (604.0 tons)
China (150.0 tons)
Germany (49.0 tons)
Turkey (48.0 tons)
France (21.6 tons)
Czech Republic (16.6 tons)

Exports of Sodium Sulphates; Other than Disodium Sulphate in Chile

In 2022, the amount of sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates exported from Chile surged to 1.4 tons, picking up by 10,171% on the year before. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of sodium sulphates; other than disodium sulphates surged to $131K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.