Price for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States
- Exports of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States
Price for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) import price amounted to $1,049 per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
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 Finland ($5,248 per ton), while the price for Spain ($145 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+37.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) export price amounted to $719 per ton, dropping by -17.6% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated a tangible expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) export price increased by +67.4% against May 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $873 per ton in August 2023, and then reduced sharply in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($564 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($254 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States
In 2022, purchases abroad of sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates)s decreased by -12.4% to 424K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year.
In value terms, sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) imports rose rapidly to $445M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mexico | 136 | 135 | 181 | 183 | 10.4% |
| China | 47.3 | 44.2 | 64.8 | 77.2 | 17.7% |
| Germany | 32.4 | 24.7 | 28.7 | 31.5 | -0.9% |
| Canada | 24.7 | 25.7 | 26.9 | 30.5 | 7.3% |
| India | 15.6 | 14.9 | 18.3 | 14.2 | -3.1% |
| Spain | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 5.0% |
| Others | 69.4 | 70.2 | 92.1 | 105 | 14.8% |
| Total | 329 | 318 | 416 | 445 | 10.6% |
Top Suppliers of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) to the United States in 2022:
- China (104.1K tons)
- Mexico (102.1K tons)
- Canada (95.9K tons)
- Spain (25.5K tons)
- India (21.5K tons)
- Germany (20.8K tons)
Exports of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States
In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates)s were finally on the rise to reach 373K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates) exports rose sharply to $262M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 67.9 | 55.8 | 69.8 | 83.1 | 7.0% |
| Mexico | 28.5 | 41.0 | 38.6 | 27.7 | -0.9% |
| Brazil | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 7.5 | 38.9% |
| Chile | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 4.1 | 55.0% |
| El Salvador | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 53.3% |
| Colombia | 3.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | -16.2% |
| Guatemala | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.1 | -64.8% |
| Others | 97.0 | 107 | 121 | 134 | 11.4% |
| Total | 204 | 210 | 238 | 262 | 8.7% |
Top Export Markets for Sulphates; Alums; Peroxosulphates (Persulphates) from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (161.2K tons)
- Mexico (135.6K tons)
- El Salvador (15.0K tons)
- Brazil (13.8K tons)
- Chile (9.7K tons)
- Colombia (3.2K tons)
- Guatemala (0.3K tons)
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