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Hong Kong SAR, China - Sulphates (Excluding Those Of Aluminium And Barium) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sulphates Price in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Sulphates Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

The average sulphates import price stood at $4,114 per ton in 2022, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,672 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($6,492 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($557 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphates Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2023

The average sulphates export price stood at $6,468 per ton in June 2023, picking up by 89% against the previous month. Overall, the export price posted a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 273% against the previous month. The export price peaked in June 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($8,298 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($6,152 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphates Imports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, approx. 1.3K tons of sulphates (excluding those of aluminium and barium) were imported into Hong Kong SAR; declining by -76.7% against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 129%.

In value terms, sulphates imports contracted significantly to $5.4M in 2022. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 118% against the previous year.

Import of Sulphates in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	31.1	9.8	21.9	3.0	-54.1%
Japan	1.4	1.3	2.3	1.4	0.0%
Finland	N/A	0.4	0.4	0.5	11.8%
Taiwan (Chinese)	N/A	N/A	0.4	0.2	-50.0%
Germany	N/A	0.1	0.1	0.2	41.4%
United States	N/A	N/A	0.1	0.1	0.0%
South Korea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	32.7	11.6	25.2	5.4	-45.1%

Top Suppliers of Sulphates to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

China (636.6 tons)
Japan (217.5 tons)
Germany (199.2 tons)
United States (114.0 tons)
Finland (71.0 tons)
South Korea (34.5 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (33.5 tons)

Sulphates Exports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, the amount of sulphates (excluding those of aluminium and barium) exported from Hong Kong SAR fell remarkably to 2.4K tons, with a decrease of -65.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 198% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.7K tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphates exports declined markedly to $10M in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year.

Export of Sulphates in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	25.5	10.4	21.7	5.0	-41.9%
Chile	0.1	0.9	0.6	4.0	242.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	1.0	1.1	1.6	0.4	-26.3%
Vietnam	N/A	N/A	0.1	0.3	200.0%
Others	1.1	0.7	0.8	0.5	-23.1%
Total	27.7	13.2	24.7	10.1	-28.6%

Top Export Markets for Sulphates from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

China (1386.2 tons)
Chile (605.0 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (202.4 tons)
Vietnam (77.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sulphates market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Prodcom 20134157 - Sulphates (excluding those of aluminium and barium)

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Hong Kong SAR

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023