Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Bahrain - 2022

Contents:

1. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022
2. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022
3. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Bahrain
4. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Bahrain

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $575 per ton, waning by -22.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $745 per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,714 per ton), while the price for China ($283 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

The average sulphites; thiosulphates export price stood at $695 per ton in 2022, dropping by -20.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphites; thiosulphates export price increased by +84.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $876 per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($897 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia totaled $501 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in Bahrain

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of sulphites; thiosulphateses increased by 11% to 528 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports fell to $304K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The smallest decline of -6.7% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to Bahrain in 2022:

1. China (307.9 tons)
2. Saudi Arabia (93.2 tons)
3. India (50.2 tons)
4. Thailand (50.0 tons)
5. Italy (20.0 tons)
6. United Arab Emirates (3.2 tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; thiosulphateses exported from Bahrain rose notably to 21 tons, picking up by 15% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,695% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports shrank to $14K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,411% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $16K, and then declined in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Sulphites; Thiosulphates from Bahrain in 2022:

1. Saudi Arabia (17.7 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform