Carbon Disulphide Price in China - 2023

Contents:

1. Carbon Disulphide Price in China (FOB) - 2023
2. Carbon Disulphide Price in China (CIF) - 2022
3. Carbon Disulphide Exports in China
4. Carbon Disulphide Imports in China

Carbon Disulphide Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average carbon disulphide export price stood at $883 per ton in June 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 6.5% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,050 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mexico ($956 per ton) and Austria ($874 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($829 per ton) and Germany ($856 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carbon Disulphide Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average carbon disulphide import price amounted to $572 per ton, waning by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 40%. The import price peaked at $3,688 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -17.0% per year.

Carbon Disulphide Exports in China

For the fourth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of carbon disulphides, which increased by 47% to 7K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, carbon disulphide exports soared to $6.5M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 235% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Carbon Disulphide from China in 2022:

1. Indonesia (3586.4 tons)
2. South Africa (1003.2 tons)
3. Thailand (838.7 tons)
4. Austria (543.4 tons)
5. Japan (255.8 tons)
6. Australia (188.1 tons)
7. Taiwan (Chinese) (162.1 tons)

Carbon Disulphide Imports in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of carbon disulphides were finally on the rise to reach 316 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, carbon disulphide imports rose notably to $181K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent.

Top Suppliers of Carbon Disulphide to China in 2022:

1. United States (315.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform