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U.S. - Iodine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Iodine - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Apr 23, 2023

Iodine Prices Increase to $60.6 per Kilogram in America

U.S. Iodine Import Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the iodine price amounted to $60,606 per ton (CIF, US), rising by 3.9% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from February 2022 to February 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on February 2023 figures, iodine import price increased by +6.8% against December 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 18% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $62,646 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to February 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($63,058 per ton), while the price for Chile stood at $60,779 per ton.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.9%).

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Import Price of Iodine in U.S. (USD per ton)
Japan31,81737,06236,49337,38735,39137,33341,63451,59156,254N/A44,25250,90963,058
Chile34,45637,01838,99937,93444,13250,85754,80653,75257,15762,75859,18859,92260,779
Average33,83637,01038,82037,85742,54250,31352,19053,55556,86762,64656,76558,30360,606

U.S. Iodine Imports

For the third consecutive month, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of iodine, which increased by 12% to 426 tons in February 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 430% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 645 tons. From May 2022 to February 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iodine imports skyrocketed to $26M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, imports showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 456% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in February 2023.

U.S. Iodine Imports by Country

In February 2023, Chile (387 tons) was the main iodine supplier to the United States, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, iodine imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (35 tons), more than tenfold.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile was relatively modest.

In value terms, Chile ($24M) constituted the largest supplier of iodine to the United States, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($2.2M), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Chile stood at +4.7%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

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      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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