Sulphates; of Barium Price in Romania - 2023

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Romania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sulphates; of barium import price amounted to $2,876 per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 1,924%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,364 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($9,029 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($505 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sulphates; of Barium Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average sulphates; of barium export price amounted to $17,026 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +31.8% per year.

Sulphates; of Barium Imports in Romania

In 2022, imports of sulphates; of baria into Romania contracted sharply to 26 tons, reducing by -15.6% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 203%.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium imports stood at $75K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 169%.

Import of Sulphates; of Barium in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	18.1	8.0	24.5	43.0	33.4%
Italy	15.0	10.7	15.8	18.9	8.0%
Austria	0.6	N/A	N/A	11.2	165.3%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	32.6	0.5	-98.5%
Hungary	870	8.3	N/A	N/A	-99.0%
Others	N/A	0.7	1.8	1.7	55.8%
Total	904	27.7	74.7	75.3	-56.3%

Top Suppliers of Sulphates; of Barium to Romania in 2022:

Germany (12.0 tons)
Italy (11.6 tons)
Austria (1.2 tons)
Netherlands (1.0 tons)

Sulphates; of Barium Exports in Romania

In 2021, approx. 500 kg of sulphates; of baria were exported from Romania; remaining constant against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphates; of barium exports stood at $8.5K in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.