Sulphates; of Barium Price in Austria - 2023

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Austria (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average sulphates; of barium import price amounted to $1,469 per ton, waning by -6.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 22% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,530 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($39,725 per ton), while the price for Italy totaled $1,362 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+29.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Austria (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphates; of barium export price amounted to $5,188 per ton, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $7,272 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($17,366 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $5,070 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates; of Barium Imports in Austria

In 2022, imports of sulphates; of baria into Austria rose sharply to 779 tons, with an increase of 5.2% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 990 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium imports rose rapidly to $1.2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 8.6% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Sulphates; of Barium in Austria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	439	634	424	549	7.7%
Germany	353	549	455	535	14.9%
Japan	156	N/A	193	102	-13.2%
Others	149	8.9	55.4	37.5	-36.9%
Total	1,098	1,192	1,127	1,223	3.7%

Top Suppliers of Sulphates; of Barium to Austria in 2022:

Italy (477.4 tons)
Germany (274.6 tons)
Japan (16.0 tons)

Sulphates; of Barium Exports in Austria

In 2022, exports of sulphates; of baria from Austria contracted to 19 tons, which is down by -13.7% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 22 tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium exports reduced remarkably to $97K in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $118K, and then reduced sharply in the following year.