Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria
4. Exports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria

Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds amounted to $662 per ton, falling by -87% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 314% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $5,355 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to October 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +1.7% per month.

Price for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds stood at $2,537 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -11.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,974 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,513 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($1,223 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 Tunisia (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds decreased by -35.9% to 1.3K tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds fell markedly to $3.2M in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 66%.

Top Suppliers of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Romania (489.1 tons)
2. Poland (335.2 tons)
3. Turkey (116.9 tons)
4. Serbia (106.7 tons)
5. Italy (76.1 tons)
6. Germany (57.6 tons)
7. Czech Republic (57.3 tons)

Exports of Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated in Bulgaria

In 2022, exports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds from Bulgaria declined dramatically to 193 tons, with a decrease of -74.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenateds plummeted to $490K in 2022. In general, exports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%.

Top Export Markets for Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives of Hydrocarbons; Whether or Not Halogenated from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Serbia (155.0 tons)
2. Spain (16.0 tons)
3. Romania (10.0 tons)
4. Greece (4.7 tons)
5. Cyprus (3.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform