Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022
2. Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Sulphates; of Aluminium Imports in Chile
4. Sulphates; of Aluminium Exports in Chile

Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphates; of aluminium import price amounted to $622 per ton, growing by 69% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight downturn. The import price peaked at $740 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 Spain ($1,747 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($161 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Aluminium Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphates; of aluminium export price amounted to $520 per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphates; of aluminium export price increased by +88.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($520 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru stood at $520 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Peru (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Aluminium Imports in Chile

In 2022, overseas purchases of sulphates; of aluminia decreased by -48.8% to 1.5K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.2K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphates; of aluminium imports fell to $948K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -30.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.4M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Sulphates; of Aluminium to Chile in 2022:

1. China (930.7 tons)
2. Turkey (168.4 tons)
3. Mexico (147.0 tons)
4. United States (100.1 tons)
5. Finland (84.0 tons)
6. Sweden (84.0 tons)

Sulphates; of Aluminium Exports in Chile

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sulphates; of aluminia increased by 7.2% to 98 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage.

In value terms, sulphates; of aluminium exports soared to $51K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage.

Top Export Markets for Sulphates; of Aluminium from Chile in 2022:

1. Bolivia (98.0 tons)
2. Peru (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform