Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France - 2023

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1. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France
4. Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms stood at $38,261,222 per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 3,905% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Switzerland ($105,176,818 per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($57,000 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 Italy (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms stood at $3,944,055 per ton in 2022, surging by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 254% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($23,517,571 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($370,286 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France

In 2022, the amount of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms exported from France fell significantly to 90 kg, with a decrease of -46.4% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 16,700%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 168 kg, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms shrank remarkably to $3.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38,341%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.7M, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form from France in 2022:

1. Italy (64.0 kg)
2. Switzerland (11.0 kg)
3. Burkina Faso (11.0 kg)
4. Seychelles (3.0 kg)

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form in France

In 2022, purchases abroad of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms decreased by -82.9% to 307 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.6 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, unwrought or in powder forms fell significantly to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.8M, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Unwrought or in Powder Form to France in 2022:

1. Italy (130.0 kg)
2. Switzerland (105.0 kg)
3. United States (52.0 kg)
4. South Africa (7.0 kg)
5. United Arab Emirates (7.0 kg)
6. Germany (5.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform