Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan
4. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Lecithins and Other Phosphoaminolipids in Japan (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $3,382 per ton in November 2023, which is down by -10.5% against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 38% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,781 per ton in October 2023, and then dropped in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,969 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($1,899 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses stood at $2,846 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $3,808 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($8,189 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,328 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses decreased by -3.5% to 24K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18%.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses expanded to $86M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

1. China (12.0K tons)
2. South Korea (3.9K tons)
3. Singapore (3.7K tons)
4. Taiwan (Chinese) (2.1K tons)
5. France (1.6K tons)

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

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses, when their volume decreased by -12.3% to 30K tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 34K tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipidses shrank remarkably to $85M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $107M, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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

1. South Korea (11.8K tons)
2. United States (7.4K tons)
3. China (6.2K tons)
4. Italy (1.1K tons)
5. India (0.8K tons)
6. Finland (0.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform