Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka - 2022

Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for halides and halide oxides of non-metalses amounted to $12,217 per ton, which is down by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 48%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $18,612 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 the United States ($37,042 per ton), while the price for China ($11,439 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for halides and halide oxides of non-metalses stood at $36,818 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 78%. The export price peaked at $40,095 per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to +19.9% per year.

Imports of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka

In 2022, imports of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses into Sri Lanka contracted significantly to 846 kg, waning by -84.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 185% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses reduced rapidly to $10K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 161%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $76K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Import of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	27.9	13.3	33.1	9.2	-30.9%
United States	20.0	4.8	13.0	0.9	-64.4%
India	1.2	N/A	4.1	0.2	-45.0%
Sweden	4.2	5.6	13.8	N/A	81.3%
Malaysia	4.2	2.0	5.0	N/A	9.1%
Others	11.1	3.5	7.5	0.1	-79.2%
Total	68.6	29.3	76.4	10.3	-46.8%

Top Suppliers of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals to Sri Lanka in 2022:

China (800.0 kg)
United States (24.0 kg)
India (21.0 kg)

Exports of Halides and Halide Oxides of Non-Metals in Sri Lanka

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses, when their volume increased by 4.8% to 22 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline.

In value terms, exports of halides and halide oxides of non-metalses shrank slightly to $810 in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $842, and then shrank modestly in the following year.