Price for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium
4. Exports of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium

Price for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses amounted to $2,528 per ton, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,776 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hungary ($12,514 per ton), while the price for France ($1,205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses amounted to $8,946 per ton, surging by 44% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses increased by +79.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($258,901 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($603 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 Germany (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses imported into Belgium reduced slightly to 689 tons, with a decrease of -4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.6% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses reduced to $1.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 3.3% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams to Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (546.0 tons)
2. France (76.8 tons)
3. Hungary (31.5 tons)
4. Netherlands (21.5 tons)
5. Italy (10.4 tons)

Exports of Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams in Belgium

In 2022, exports of compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses from Belgium reduced markedly to 80 tons, falling by -42.2% against 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The smallest decline of -2.1% was in 2020.

In value terms, exports of compounds, inorganic or organic, of mercury, excluding amalgamses reduced remarkably to $720K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $865K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Compounds, Inorganic or Organic, of Mercury, Excluding Amalgams from Belgium in 2022:

1. Luxembourg (48.0 tons)
2. Netherlands (23.7 tons)
3. Egypt (3.8 tons)
4. France (2.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform