Price for Thorium Ores and Concentrates in Ireland - 2022

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1. Price for Thorium Ores and Concentrates in Ireland (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Thorium Ores and Concentrates in Ireland

Price for Thorium Ores and Concentrates in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average thorium ores and concentrates import price amounted to $6,356 per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $13,021 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Japan ($6,952 per ton), while the price for the UK totaled $4,471 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-10.1%).

Imports of Thorium Ores and Concentrates in Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of thorium ores and concentrateses decreased by -50% to 2 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a precipitous decline.

In value terms, thorium ores and concentrates imports shrank notably to $10 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous setback.

Top Suppliers of Thorium Ores and Concentrates to Ireland in 2022:

1. Japan (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform