Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK
4. Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average heavy water (deuterium oxide) import price amounted to $252,496 per ton, waning by -66.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 131% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $745,899 per ton in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

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 Canada ($388,755 per ton), while the price for Israel ($198,701 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK (FOB) - 2022

The average heavy water (deuterium oxide) export price stood at $331,670 per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($528,000 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($305,233 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 Angola (+38.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK

In 2022, supplies from abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide) increased by 283% to 4.4 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) imports surged to $1.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% 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 +57.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) to the UK in 2022:

1. Israel (1.8 tons)
2. United States (1.7 tons)
3. Canada (0.9 tons)

Exports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) in the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of heavy water (deuterium oxide) was finally on the rise to reach 212 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous decrease.

In value terms, heavy water (deuterium oxide) exports surged to $70K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp decline.

Top Export Markets for Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) from the UK in 2022:

1. United States (176.0 kg)
2. Ireland (20.0 kg)
3. Hungary (8.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform