Price for Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal - 2023

Price for Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate import price amounted to $102 per ton, declining by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $133 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($381 per ton), while the price for Spain totaled $97 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+11.4%).

Price for Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal (FOB) - 2022

The average sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate export price stood at $2,517 per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate export price increased by +30.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 62%. 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.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +19.5% per year.

Imports of Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal

In 2022, the amount of sodium sulphates; disodium sulphates imported into Portugal amounted to 17K tons, leveling off at the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate imports declined modestly to $1.8M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year.

Import of Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Spain	1,214	1,579	1,665	1,640	10.5%
France	124	82.6	109	116	-2.2%
Others	26.5	5.8	10.4	9.5	-29.0%
Total	1,365	1,667	1,785	1,766	9.0%

Top Suppliers of Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate to Portugal in 2022:

Spain (17.0K tons)
France (0.3K tons)

Exports of Sodium Sulphates; Disodium Sulphate in Portugal

In 2022, the amount of sodium sulphates; disodium sulphates exported from Portugal reached 29 tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 898%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, sodium sulphates; disodium sulphate exports surged to $73K in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 899% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.