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

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

The average import price for sulphites; other than of sodia stood at $1,840 per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,906 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($2,854 per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $1,282 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average export price for sulphites; other than of sodia amounted to $1,770 per ton, declining by -57.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of -32.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $6,167 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to +16.6% per year.

Imports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Ukraine

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sulphites; other than of sodia decreased by -62% to 53 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 139 tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium imports dropped rapidly to $97K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $210K, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Import of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	31.4	32.0	42.9	53.3	19.3%
Germany	12.9	29.8	29.5	43.7	50.2%
Poland	2.7	2.9	3.8	N/A	18.6%
Others	36.8	61.9	134	0.5	-76.1%
Total	83.8	127	210	97.4	5.1%

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

Germany (34.1 tons)
Italy (18.7 tons)

Exports of Sulphites; Other than of Sodium in Ukraine

For the third consecutive year, Ukraine recorded growth in overseas shipments of sulphites; other than of sodia, which increased by 833% to 11 tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18,650%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphites; other than of sodium exports skyrocketed to $19K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12,595%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.