Dithionites and Sulphoxylates Price in Chile - 2023

Dithionites and Sulphoxylates Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average dithionites and sulphoxylates export price amounted to $2,777 per ton, with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +2.4% per year.

Dithionites and Sulphoxylates Price in Chile (CIF) - 2022

The average dithionites and sulphoxylates import price stood at $3,153 per ton in 2022, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Germany ($3,007 per ton), while the price for China totaled $1,884 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+52.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dithionites and Sulphoxylates Exports in Chile

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of dithionites and sulphoxylateses decreased by -71.6% to 22 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 327% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 78 tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates exports shrank notably to $61K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 275%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $124K, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Export of Dithionites and Sulphoxylates in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	9.2	17.3	63.8	61.2	88.1%
Argentina	7.8	15.7	59.9	N/A	177.1%
Others	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	26.0%
Total	17.1	33.0	124	61.4	53.1%

Top Export Markets for Dithionites and Sulphoxylates from Chile in 2022:

Brazil (22.0 tons)

Dithionites and Sulphoxylates Imports in Chile

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of dithionites and sulphoxylateses, when their volume increased by 108% to 37 tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic slump.

In value terms, dithionites and sulphoxylates imports surged to $115K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous curtailment.