Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in Sweden - 2023

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in Sweden (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average carbonates; barium carbonate import price amounted to $1,152 per ton, surging by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,041 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($1,819 per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $1,084 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+9.0%).

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Price in Sweden (FOB) - 2022

The average carbonates; barium carbonate export price stood at $2,331 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,517 per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to +4.7% per year.

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Imports in Sweden

In 2022, supplies from abroad of carbonates; barium carbonates decreased by -13.8% to 160 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 357 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbonates; barium carbonate imports totaled $185K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 485% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $728K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Carbonates; Barium Carbonate in Sweden (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	112	109	139	157	11.9%
Denmark	11.9	67.6	23.3	27.3	31.9%
China	N/A	551	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.5	0.1	N/A	0.1	-41.5%
Total	124	728	162	185	14.3%

Top Suppliers of Carbonates; Barium Carbonate to Sweden in 2022:

Germany (145.3 tons)
Denmark (15.0 tons)

Carbonates; Barium Carbonate Exports in Sweden

In 2021, approx. 1.1 tons of carbonates; barium carbonates were exported from Sweden; increasing by 46% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 900%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carbonates; barium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $2.6K in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,746%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.