Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium - 2023

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1. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium
4. Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks amounted to $1,616 per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($3,734 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($1,134 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 (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks stood at $1,113 per ton in November 2023, with a decrease of -6.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,566 per ton. From March 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,813 per ton), while the price for Spain ($336 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium

For the fourth consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks, which increased by 7.4% to 143K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks soared to $232M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black from Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (47.4K tons)
2. France (34.4K tons)
3. Netherlands (22.3K tons)
4. Italy (7.2K tons)
5. United Kingdom (6.2K tons)
6. Spain (5.1K tons)
7. Denmark (3.8K tons)
8. Poland (3.5K tons)
9. Finland (2.0K tons)

Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks, which increased by 20% to 130K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks soared to $172M in 2022. Overall, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black to Belgium in 2022:

1. China (29.0K tons)
2. United States (18.4K tons)
3. Turkey (16.0K tons)
4. Germany (15.0K tons)
5. France (13.7K tons)
6. India (9.4K tons)
7. United Kingdom (7.3K tons)
8. Netherlands (7.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform