Price for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy
  4. Exports of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy

Price for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for hydroxide and peroxide of magnesia stood at $1,955 per ton in July 2023, waning by -16.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,641 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($3,235 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,402 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for hydroxide and peroxide of magnesia stood at $2,521 per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 33%. The export price peaked at $2,737 per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($4,865 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($640 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 Spain (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy

In 2022, imports of hydroxide and peroxide of magnesia into Italy fell sharply to 11K tons, dropping by -24.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 14K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium imports totaled $25M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany5.85.67.08.714.5%
Austria4.24.65.77.822.9%
Netherlands4.93.73.54.0-6.5%
Mexico0.71.02.61.837.0%
Russia0.10.30.20.9108.0%
France0.40.60.90.614.5%
Belgium1.00.50.40.3-33.1%
FinlandN/AN/A1.8N/A0%
Others0.50.60.30.50.0%
Total17.517.022.224.712.2%

Top Suppliers of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium to Italy in 2022:

  1. Germany (2.9K tons)
  2. Austria (2.6K tons)
  3. Netherlands (2.0K tons)
  4. Mexico (1.5K tons)
  5. Belgium (0.6K tons)
  6. Russia (0.4K tons)
  7. France (0.3K tons)

Exports of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy

For the third consecutive year, Italy recorded decline in overseas shipments of hydroxide and peroxide of magnesia, which decreased by -7.4% to 227 tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -0.9% was in 2021.

In value terms, hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium exports contracted to $572K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year.

Export of Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain240398420178-9.5%
Germany38.6N/A1.512648.3%
Belgium49.864.774.979.416.8%
Luxembourg16.248.3N/A45.040.6%
MontenegroN/AN/AN/A32.60%
United Kingdom6.80.119.027.258.7%
TunisiaN/AN/AN/A17.90%
United Arab Emirates95.9N/AN/AN/A0%
Egypt65.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Others19311715565.5-30.2%
Total706628670572-6.8%

Top Export Markets for Hydroxide and Peroxide of Magnesium from Italy in 2022:

  1. Luxembourg (42.6 tons)
  2. Spain (36.6 tons)
  3. Tunisia (28.0 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (27.6 tons)
  5. Germany (26.2 tons)
  6. Belgium (19.0 tons)
  7. Montenegro (18.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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