Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In March 2022, the average import price for carbides, whether or not chemically defineds amounted to $748 per ton, waning by -37.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 an increase of 31% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,189 per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2022, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($1,070 per ton), while the price for Russia stood at $717 per ton.

From March 2021 to March 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for carbides, whether or not chemically defineds stood at $284 per ton in 2022, declining by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $6,600 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -14.9% per year.

Imports of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Belarus

In 2022, overseas purchases of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds decreased by -98.8% to 60 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 3.8% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds declined notably to $77K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined to Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (54.0 tons)
2. Ukraine (5.3 tons)
3. Slovakia (0.2 tons)

Exports of Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined in Belarus

For the fourth consecutive year, Belarus recorded growth in shipments abroad of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds, which increased by 0.6% to 1.2 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of carbides, whether or not chemically defineds declined markedly to $328 in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a sharp decline. The smallest decline of -19.9% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Carbides, Whether or Not Chemically Defined from Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (1.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform