Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria
4. Imports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria

Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds stood at $1,431 per ton in 2022, rising by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds increased by +97.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Serbia ($1,568 per ton), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($621 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 Poland (+55.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds amounted to $2,675 per ton, with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $8,692 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($2,836 per ton), while the price for Slovenia stood at $2,105 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. 1.4K tons of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds were exported from Bulgaria; dropping by -81% against 2021 figures. In general, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 76%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.2K tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds fell markedly to $2M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.6M, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Romania (850.8 tons)
2. Turkey (367.2 tons)
3. Poland (61.2 tons)
4. Greece (41.4 tons)
5. Serbia (32.8 tons)

Imports of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Bulgaria

In 2022, imports of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds into Bulgaria reduced remarkably to 9.8 tons, waning by -62.5% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 663% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 26 tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of carbides; of calcium, whether or not chemically defineds contracted dramatically to $26K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 315% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $36K, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Carbides; of Calcium, Whether or Not Chemically Defined to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Poland (7.6 tons)
2. Slovenia (2.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform