Chlorides; of Calcium Price in the Philippines - 2023

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in the Philippines (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average chlorides; of calcium import price amounted to $471 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $602 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Czech Republic ($1,516 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($199 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides; of Calcium Price in the Philippines (FOB) - 2022

The average chlorides; of calcium export price stood at $505 per ton in 2022, dropping by -31.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $1,136 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,213 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($389 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 Brunei Darussalam (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorides; of Calcium Imports in the Philippines

Chlorides; of calcium imports into the Philippines dropped notably to 2.7K tons in 2022, waning by -36.9% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 104%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.2K tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium imports contracted significantly to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2M, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Import of Chlorides; of Calcium in the Philippines (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	754	670	1,421	852	4.2%
Indonesia	160	214	227	136	-5.3%
Czech Republic	116	223	83.3	78.2	-12.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)	16.0	17.2	0.1	10.2	-13.9%
Others	184	119	265	176	-1.5%
Total	1,230	1,243	1,996	1,253	0.6%

Top Suppliers of Chlorides; of Calcium to the Philippines in 2022:

China (2422.4 tons)
Czech Republic (51.6 tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (51.3 tons)
Indonesia (38.2 tons)

Chlorides; of Calcium Exports in the Philippines

For the fourth consecutive year, the Philippines recorded growth in shipments abroad of chlorides; of calcia, which increased by 28% to 5.6 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 174%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chlorides; of calcium exports fell to $2.8K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 155% against the previous year.