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Sharp Increase in Price of Straight Saw Blades in Japan - $31.2 per kg

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Japan Straight Saw Blade Import Price in July 2023 In July 2023, the import price for straight saw blades in Japan reached $31,244 per ton (CIF, Japan), registering a 15% increase compared to the previous month. The price of these blades has been rising steadily at an average monthly rate of 2.8% between July 2022 and July 2023. The most significant growth occurred in August 2022, with a 50% month-to-month increase. Although the average import price reached a peak of $34,214 per ton in April 2023, it slightly declined to a lower figure from May 2023 to July 2023. Among the major supplying countries, Switzerland had the highest price in July 2023 at $53,029 per ton, while the United States had one of the lowest prices at $20,312 per ton. China experienced the most notable price growth, with a 7.5% increase, while other major suppliers saw more modest price increases. Japan Straight Saw Blade Imports In July 2023, Japan imported approximately 9.4 tons of straight saw blades for working m

Maleic Anhydride Imports in Turkey Experience a Significant 36% Decrease in July 2023, Totaling $4M

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In July 2023, the volume of maleic anhydride imports in Turkey declined by 32.1% to 3.9K tons, marking the second consecutive month of decline after three months of growth. However, overall imports showed a noticeable expansion, with the most rapid growth recorded in August 2022 at a 140% increase compared to the previous month. In terms of value, maleic anhydride imports saw a significant drop to $4M in July 2023, according to estimates from IndexBox. Imports experienced a pronounced shrinkage during the review period, with the most pronounced growth occurring in August 2022, reaching a peak of $12M. From September 2022 to July 2023, import growth remained at a slightly lower figure. Russia, China, and South Korea were the main suppliers of maleic anhydride imports to Turkey, accounting for a combined 91% share of total imports. During the period from July 2022 to July 2023, Russia experienced the highest growth rate in terms of volume, with a CAGR of +24.0%, while other leading sup

Sharp Decrease in Imports of Ceramic Statuettes to $3.4M Recorded in July 2023 in Poland

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Poland Ceramic Statuette Imports In July 2023, the volume of ceramic statuette imports into Poland experienced a significant surge, reaching 824 tons, which was a remarkable 18% increase compared to the previous month of June 2023. However, overall imports continue to show a considerable setback. The most significant growth rate was observed in January 2023, with a month-on-month increase of 57%. Regarding value, the imports of ceramic statuettes dropped to $3.4 million (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. The trend of pronounced shrinkage in imports persisted throughout the reviewed period. The highest growth rate in terms of value occurred in May 2023, with a 35% month-on-month increase. Imports by Country The main suppliers of ceramic statuette imports to Poland were China (486 tons), Germany (258 tons), and the Netherlands (20 tons), accounting for 93% of total imports. From July 2022 to July 2023, Germany experienced the most notable growth rate in terms of purchases among the main

Sharp Drop in Spain's Vermouth Exports to $9.1M in July 2023

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After experiencing growth for two consecutive months, Spain's vermouth shipments to international markets declined significantly by 47.7% in July 2023, reaching a volume of 6.9M litres. Although exports had a slight decrease overall, the most substantial growth rate was observed in June 2023 with an 82% increase compared to the previous month, resulting in the peak export volume of 13M litres. However, this peak was followed by a noticeable decline in the subsequent month. In terms of value, vermouth exports from Spain sharply contracted to $9.1M in July 2023. While exports experienced a minor downturn, the most significant growth rate occurred in March 2023, with a 39% increase compared to the previous month. June 2023 marked the highest export value at 11M litres, followed by a marked drop in July. France emerged as the primary destination for vermouth exports from Spain, accounting for 27% of total exports, surpassing Portugal, which stood at the second position with half the vo

Sharp Decrease in Tin Exports from Thailand in July 2023, Plummeting to $9.6M

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Thailand Tin Exports In July 2023, Thailand experienced a significant decline in tin exports, with a decrease of 28.3% compared to the previous month's figures. Despite this decline, overall exports have shown a relatively flat trend. The most rapid growth was observed in June 2023, with a staggering increase of 302% month-on-month. In terms of value, tin exports from Thailand dropped to $9.6M in July 2023. Similar to the export volume, the overall trend in export value remained relatively steady. The highest growth rate was recorded in June 2023, with a 315% month-on-month increase, reaching a peak of $12M before sharply declining in the following month. Exports by Country South Korea (105 tons), Japan (82 tons), and the Netherlands (50 tons) were the primary destinations for tin exports from Thailand, accounting for a combined 71% share of the total exports. From July 2022 to July 2023, South Korea experienced the highest growth rate among the main destination countries, with a C

Decrease of 9% in Polycarbonate Price in Spain, Averaging $3,211 per Ton

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In July 2023, the price of polycarbonate in Spain reached $3,211 per ton, showing a 9.3% decrease compared to the previous month. The export price exhibited a relatively flat trend overall, with the most significant growth rate recorded in September 2022 with a 19% increase month-to-month. November 2022 marked the peak of export prices at $4,121 per ton, but from December 2022 to July 2023, the prices remained at a slightly lower level. The average prices varied significantly across major foreign markets, with Turkey having the highest price at $4,631 per ton while the Czech Republic had one of the lowest prices at $2,819 per ton in July 2023. From July 2022 to July 2023, supplies to Turkey experienced the most notable price growth of 1.8%, while other major destinations witnessed more modest growth rates. In terms of exports, Spain saw a remarkable expansion in polycarbonate exports in July 2023, reaching 13,000 tons, a 10% increase compared to the previous month. However, overall

Italy's Linseed Import Price in July 2023

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In July 2023, the import price of linseed in Italy was $639 per ton (CIF, Italy), showing minimal change from the previous month. However, over the review period, the import price experienced a significant decline. The highest rate of growth was observed in December 2022, with an 8.3% increase compared to the previous month. Although the import price reached a peak of $913 per ton in August 2022, it remained somewhat lower from September 2022 to July 2023. Prices varied depending on the country of origin, with Belgium having the highest price at $892 per ton, while Germany had one of the lowest prices at $542 per ton. From July 2022 to July 2023, Belgium experienced the most notable growth rate in terms of prices, with a decrease of 2.4%, while other major suppliers saw a decline. In July 2023, Italy's linseed imports surged to 3K tons, a 20% increase compared to the previous month. However, overall imports showed a relatively flat trend. The most rapid growth in import volume oc