Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Argentina - 2023

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphides; polysulphides import price amounted to $1,633 per ton, jumping by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($1,625 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,063 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphides; Polysulphides Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphides; polysulphides export price stood at $840 per ton in 2022, picking up by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,013 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($858 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil amounted to $714 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+4.6%).

Sulphides; Polysulphides Imports in Argentina

In 2022, approx. 3.6K tons of sulphides; polysulphideses were imported into Argentina; reducing by -12.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4.2K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides imports surged to $5.9M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 80%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Sulphides; Polysulphides in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	1,910	1,315	2,784	5,124	39.0%
Mexico	270	307	282	231	-5.1%
Germany	19.1	10.7	123	157	101.8%
Belgium	628	611	867	138	-39.7%
Others	184	106	164	266	13.1%
Total	3,011	2,350	4,221	5,916	25.2%

Top Suppliers of Sulphides; Polysulphides to Argentina in 2022:

China (3152.7 tons)
Mexico (198.0 tons)
Belgium (129.8 tons)
Germany (118.0 tons)

Sulphides; Polysulphides Exports in Argentina

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of sulphides; polysulphideses decreased by -3.8% to 18K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 18K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, sulphides; polysulphides exports declined modestly to $15M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year.