Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria
4. Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria

Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for sulphites; other than of sodia stood at $1,786 per ton in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $2,931 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,206 per ton), while the price for Italy ($1,581 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for sulphites; other than of sodia stood at $2,285 per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,723 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($2,549 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($1,491 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sulphites; other than of sodia decreased by -73.8% to 35 tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 182%.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium imports reduced dramatically to $63K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Italy (30.9 tons)
2. France (3.1 tons)
3. Greece (0.6 tons)

Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphites; other than of sodia decreased by -40.4% to 14 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 59%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 37 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium exports reduced notably to $33K in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 68%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $61K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Sulphites; Other than of Sodium from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. North Macedonia (8.9 tons)
2. Georgia (5.0 tons)
3. Romania (0.3 tons)
4. Armenia (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform