Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
2. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
3. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in the Netherlands
4. Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in the Netherlands

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average sulphites; thiosulphates import price amounted to $496 per ton, rising by 22% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 22% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $544 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($812 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($264 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphites; thiosulphates export price amounted to $718 per ton, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +18.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($925 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($582 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Imports in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sulphites; thiosulphateses decreased by -7.3% to 40K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 43K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates imports totaled $19M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Sulphites; Thiosulphates to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (18.7K tons)
2. Belgium (16.1K tons)
3. Italy (1.4K tons)
4. France (1.4K tons)
5. Thailand (0.5K tons)

Sulphites; Thiosulphates Exports in the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sulphites; thiosulphateses exported from the Netherlands fell significantly to 12K tons, with a decrease of -17.3% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +25.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 14K tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, sulphites; thiosulphates exports fell to $8.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 54%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $8.5M, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Sulphites; Thiosulphates from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Ukraine (5.8K tons)
2. Ecuador (1.8K tons)
3. Belgium (1.1K tons)
4. Germany (1.0K tons)
5. France (0.5K tons)
6. Poland (0.1K tons)
7. Lithuania (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform