Heterocyclic Compound Prices in the United States

U.S. Heterocyclic Compound Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the heterocyclic compound price per ton amounted to $55.1K (CIF, US), picking up by 102% against the previous month. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2022, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($332.4K per ton), while the price for Germany ($23.3K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+55.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Heterocyclic Compound Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In July 2022, the product with the highest price was heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts ($210.4K per ton), while the price for heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts ($6.1K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than pyridine and its salts, other than piperidine and its salts (+185.5%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Heterocyclic Compound Imports

In July 2022, supplies from abroad of heterocyclic compounds was finally on the rise to reach 4.7K tons for the first time since February 2022, thus ending a four-month declining trend. In general, imports saw a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 with an increase of 74% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 7K tons. From March 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, heterocyclic compound imports fell modestly to $160M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1% from January 2022 to July 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when imports increased by 39% month-to-month.

U.S. Heterocyclic Compound Imports by Type

In July 2022, heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than pyridine and its salts (4.5K tons) was the main type of heterocyclic compound supplied to the United States, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts (110 tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than pyridine and its salts stood at +2.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts (-0.7% per month) and heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, piperidine and its salts (-21.3% per month).

In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, other than pyridine and its salts ($159M) constituted the largest type of heterocyclic compound supplied to the United States, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by heterocyclic compounds; containing an unfused pyridine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, pyridine and its salts ($678K), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

U.S. Heterocyclic Compound Imports by Country

In June 2022, China (1.7K tons) constituted the largest heterocyclic compound supplier to the United States, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, heterocyclic compound imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (502 tons), threefold. India (321 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.1% per month) and India (-8.5% per month).

In value terms, China ($71M) constituted the largest supplier of heterocyclic compound to the United States, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($24M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+59.4% per month) and India (+6.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform