Alkali Metals; Sodium Price in Australia - 2023
Contents:
- Alkali Metals; Sodium Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
- Alkali Metals; Sodium Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
- Alkali Metals; Sodium Exports in Australia
- Alkali Metals; Sodium Imports in Australia
Alkali Metals; Sodium Price in Australia (FOB) - 2022
The average alkali metals; sodium export price stood at $40,132 per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 1,256%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $61,607 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($62,913 per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($1,821 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 New Caledonia (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Alkali Metals; Sodium Price in Australia (CIF) - 2022
The average alkali metals; sodium import price stood at $29,989 per ton in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 293%. The import price peaked at $34,138 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($121,173 per ton), while the price for India ($13,050 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Alkali Metals; Sodium Exports in Australia
In 2022, overseas shipments of alkali metals; sodia decreased by -43.7% to 55 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 164 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, alkali metals; sodium exports dropped rapidly to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, exports faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $5.8M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| Export of Alkali Metals; Sodium in Australia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| New Zealand | 2.9 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -11.6% |
| United States | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | -30.7% |
| Papua New Guinea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Total | 3.6 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 2.2 | -15.1% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali Metals; Sodium from Australia in 2022:
- New Zealand (31.4 tons)
- United States (16.0 tons)
- Papua New Guinea (8.0 tons)
Alkali Metals; Sodium Imports in Australia
After three years of growth, purchases abroad of alkali metals; sodia decreased by -71.6% to 851 kg in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year.
In value terms, alkali metals; sodium imports dropped dramatically to $26K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $102K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Import of Alkali Metals; Sodium in Australia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 38.7 | 85.6 | 67.3 | 20.6 | -19.0% |
| Bulgaria | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 0% |
| India | 1.3 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | -11.5% |
| Hungary | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 11.3 | 8.8 | N/A | N/A | -22.1% |
| Total | 51.3 | 102 | 69.3 | 25.5 | -20.8% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali Metals; Sodium to Australia in 2022:
- United States (749.0 kg)
- India (68.0 kg)
- Bulgaria (33.0 kg)
461
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for alkali and rare earth metals in Australia.
481
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury market in Australia.
282
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rare earth metal market in Australia.
648
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for alkali and rare earth metals.
1498
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global mercury market.
584
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global mercury market.
1035
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global rare earth metal market.
461
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for alkali and rare earth metals in Australia.
481
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury market in Australia.
282
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the rare earth metal market in Australia.
1912
In value terms, alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual...
1503
In value terms, alkali and alkaline-earth metals exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, alkali and alkaline-earth metals exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the per...
1187
In value terms, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury imports continue to indicate a measured deduction. ...
1585
In value terms, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury exports continue to indicate a slight growth. Global i...
2231
Global mercury trade displayed two very distinct trends over the period under review. From 2007 to 2012, global mercury exports showed robust growth, until the trend suddenly switched in 2013. In 2014, exports fell to below half of the previous year’s
897
The global demand for rare earths is continuing to increase. Countries remain reliant on China, which currently provides approx. 55% of global rare earth production of 252K tons. Future projects to develop mining facilities in Russia, the U.S., Japan and Australia may yet weaken China's leading market hold. The rare earth mineral market is to accelerate on robustly increasing demand from the microelectronics, electric vehicle, wind power and high-tech industries.
1912
In value terms, alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual...
1503
In value terms, alkali and alkaline-earth metals exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, alkali and alkaline-earth metals exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the per...
1187
In value terms, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury imports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury imports continue to indicate a measured deduction. ...
1585
In value terms, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, inorganic and organic compounds of mercury exports continue to indicate a slight growth. Global i...
