Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $1,587 per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($1,665 per ton), while the price for China ($1,285 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $536 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,742 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -10.5% per year.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal

In 2022, overseas purchases of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses decreased by -17.5% to 1.8K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.2K tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses contracted to $2.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.1M, and then dropped in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids to Nepal in 2022:

1. India (1392.4 tons)
2. Bangladesh (275.0 tons)
3. China (157.8 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Nepal

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, when their volume increased by 20% to 250 tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses amounted to $134K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids from Nepal in 2022:

1. India (249.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform