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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...

China's Export Price for Paraformaldehyde in June 2023 Declines to $712/Ton

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In June 2023, the export price of paraformaldehyde from China dropped to $712 per ton, representing a decrease of 2.1% compared to the previous month. The export price displayed a slight contraction during the review period. The most significant growth in export price occurred in January 2023, with a 1.2% increase compared to the previous month. The peak export price of $884 per ton was reached in June 2022, but from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained slightly lower. Notably, the average prices varied across major overseas markets. South Korea and Tanzania had the highest prices in June 2023 at $828 per ton and $716 per ton, respectively, while Nigeria and Myanmar had among the lowest prices at $655 per ton and $663 per ton, respectively. The highest rate of price growth from June 2022 to June 2023 was observed in supplies to Bangladesh, with a decrease of 0.8%, while the prices for other major destinations experienced a decline. The exports of paraformaldehyde from Chi...

Dutch Triticale Import Price in June 2023

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In June 2023, the price of triticale imported into the Netherlands stood at $282 per ton, dropping by 5.4% compared to the previous month. Overall, the import price has been showing a slight decrease. The most significant growth rate was observed in December 2022, with a 6% increase in the average import price. The import price reached its peak at $348 per ton in June 2022, but from July 2022 to June 2023, the prices remained lower. There were noticeable variations in average prices among the major supplying countries. In June 2023, Poland had the highest price of $288 per ton, while France had one of the lowest prices at $239 per ton. Poland experienced the most notable price growth from June 2022 to June 2023 at -1.4%, while the prices for other major suppliers declined. In terms of volume, approximately 13K tons of triticale were imported into the Netherlands in June 2023, showing a decrease of 22.5% compared to the previous month. The overall trend in imports remained relatively fl...

Sharp Increase in South Africa's July 2023 Aluminum Tube Imports Worth $273K

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South Africa Aluminum Tube Imports In July 2023, South Africa witnessed a notable resurgence in its imports of aluminum tubes and pipes, reaching 73 tons for the first time since April 2023. This ended a two-month period of decline in imports. However, overall, the imports still show a significant reduction. The most significant growth rate was observed in December 2022, with a month-on-month increase of 1,034%. In terms of value, the import of aluminum tubes soared to $273K (according to IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Nevertheless, there was an overall contraction in imports. The most rapid growth rate was recorded in December 2022, with a month-on-month increase of 297%. Imports by Country The main suppliers of aluminum tube imports to South Africa in July 2023 were Turkey (32 tons), Poland (29 tons), and China (10 tons). These three countries accounted for 97% of the total imports. Between July 2022 and July 2023, Poland showed the highest increase with a compound annual growth r...

Italy's June 2023 Iodine Imports Reach $28M

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In June 2023, the quantity of iodine imported into Italy from abroad saw a significant increase, rising by 96% to reach 376 tons. This marked the second consecutive month of growth after a decline in the previous two months. The growth rate was particularly rapid in February 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 314%. Overall, imports of iodine showed a strong expansion during the period under review, reaching their peak in June 2023. In terms of value, the imports surged to $28M in June 2023, according to estimates from IndexBox. Import values have been consistently increasing, with the most substantial growth recorded in February 2023, where imports grew by 387% compared to the previous month. June 2023 also marked the highest import value during the period. The largest supplier of iodine to Italy in June 2023 was Belgium, accounting for 69% of total imports, followed by Chile with a fourfold difference in volume. The Netherlands held the third position with a 9.2% import share. Th...

Non-Domestic Heat Exchange Unit Import Prices in Turkey Increase by 6% to $304 in July 2023

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Turkey Non-Domestic Heat Exchange Unit Import Price in July 2023 In July 2023, the import price of non-domestic heat exchange units in Turkey rose to $304 per unit (CIF, Turkey), exhibiting a 6.1% growth compared to the previous month. Over the past year, the average monthly increase in import prices stood at +1.6%. The most significant surge occurred in October 2022, with a 15% rise in average import prices. While reaching a peak of $326 per unit in April 2023, import prices remained slightly lower from May to July 2023. The major supplying countries displayed notable variations in average prices. The Czech Republic had the highest price in July 2023, at $365 per unit, while China offered one of the lowest prices at $168 per unit. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the Czech Republic experienced the most remarkable growth rate in terms of prices, with a +1.9% increase, while other major suppliers recorded more modest growth rates. Turkey Non-Domestic Heat Exchange Unit Imports In July 2...

Turkey's Maize Starch Export in July 2023 Sees Slight Increase to $8.3M

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Maize starch exports from Turkey reached 17K tons in July 2023, showing a 7.4% surge compared to the previous month. The overall trend displayed a notable increase, with the most significant growth occurring in March 2023, reaching a 65% month-to-month increase and peaking at 23K tons. However, from April to July 2023, export growth remained relatively lower. In terms of value, maize starch exports from Turkey slightly expanded to $8.3M in July 2023, according to IndexBox estimates. Overall, total exports showed a pronounced expansion from July 2022 to July 2023, with an average monthly growth rate of +4.1% over the past year. Nevertheless, there were noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period, with a substantial increase of 15.2% compared to April 2023. March 2023 experienced the most prominent growth rate of 65% from the previous month, resulting in exports reaching a peak value of $13M. From April to July 2023, export growth remained modest. Nigeria was the largest des...

Germany Experiences a 2% Decline in Cylindrical Roller Bearing Prices, Averaging $33.0 per Kg.

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Germany Cylindrical Roller Bearing Export Price in June 2023 In June 2023, the average price of cylindrical roller bearings in Germany was $33,018 per ton (FOB, Germany), showing a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous month. Over the past year, the price has increased at an average monthly rate of 1.1%. The highest growth rate was recorded in January 2023, when the export price increased by 11% month-on-month. The export prices reached their peak at $33,812 per ton in May 2023, and then declined in the following month. There were significant variations in average prices among the major exporting countries. In June 2023, the United States had the highest price at $48,088 per ton, while Romania had one of the lowest prices at $23,991 per ton. During the period from June 2022 to June 2023, Belgium experienced the highest price growth rate at 3.2%, while other leading countries had more moderate growth rates. Germany Cylindrical Roller Bearing Exports In June 2023, Germany exported a ...

Sharp Decline in Japan's Molybdenum Price to $100/kg

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Japan Molybdenum Export Price in July 2023 In July 2023, the price of molybdenum in Japan reached $100K per ton (FOB, Japan), indicating a significant decrease of -34.5% compared to the previous month. Despite this, the export price exhibited a relatively stable trend during the review period. The most noteworthy growth occurred in November 2022, with a remarkable 45% increase from the preceding month, resulting in a peak export price of $190K per ton. However, from December 2022 to July 2023, the average export prices remained lower. Average prices varied among the major export markets. South Korea held the highest price in July 2023, reaching $121K per ton. Conversely, the average export price to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to $84,513 per ton. The most significant price growth in terms of export supplies to South Korea was observed from July 2022 to July 2023, with an increase of 1.3%. Japan Molybdenum Exports In July 2023, Japan witnessed a surge in molybdenum exports, with a volume o...

Decrease in Lysine Price in Canada to $1,189 per Ton

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Canada Lysine Import Price in June 2023 In June 2023, the price of lysine in Canada reached $1,189 per ton, showing a slight decrease of -8.1% compared to the previous month. Although there were fluctuations, the overall import price experienced a noticeable decline. The most significant growth rate occurred in September 2022, with a 12% increase month-on-month, reaching a peak of $1,937 per ton. However, from October 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum. Prices varied significantly depending on the country of origin, with the United States having the highest price at $1,817 per ton, while China offered a price of $1,126 per ton. During the period from June 2022 to June 2023, the United States saw a notable decrease of -2.5% in terms of prices. Canada Lysine Imports In June 2023, Canada witnessed a significant increase in the import of lysine and its esters and salts, amounting to 3.6K tons, which was a rise of 9.4% compared to May 2023. However, the o...

Significant Increase in Price of Needle Roller Bearings in Italy to $36.1 per kg

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Italy Needle Roller Bearing Import Price in June 2023 During June 2023, the import price of needle roller bearings in Italy reached $36,079 per ton (CIF, Italy), marking a 12% surge compared to the previous month. Over the twelve-month period from June 2022 to June 2023, the import price demonstrated a pronounced expansion, with an average monthly growth rate of +2.4%. However, there were noticeable fluctuations throughout this period, including a 6.6% decline in import prices from April 2023 to June 2023. The most rapid growth occurred in December 2022, with a month-to-month increase of 37%. Although import prices peaked at $38,635 per ton in April 2023, they failed to regain momentum from May 2023 to June 2023. There were significant variations in average prices among major importing countries. In June 2023, India recorded the highest price of $51,693 per ton, while China had one of the lowest prices at $11,593 per ton. India experienced the most notable growth rate in prices from Ju...

Sharp Increase in Imports of Skate Products in Brazil Reaches $193K in July 2023

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Brazil Skates Imports In July 2023, approximately 24K units of ice skates and roller skates were brought into Brazil through imports, marking a significant 92% rise compared to the previous month. However, overall, imports have been experiencing a substantial decline. The highest growth rate was observed in May 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 185%. Imports reached their peak at 158K units in September 2022, but from October 2022 to July 2023, they remained at a somewhat lower level. By value, the imported skates witnessed a sharp surge, amounting to $193K (according to IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. However, imports showed a considerable downturn over the reviewed period. The most notable growth rate was recorded in February 2023, with a 136% increase compared to the previous month. The peak of imports occurred in September 2022, reaching 1.4M units, but from October 2022 to July 2023, imports remained at a relatively lower level. Imports by Country In July 2023, China emerg...

Japan's Bicycle Imports in July 2023 Increase by 3% to Reach $35M

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Japan Bicycle Imports Following a three-month decline, the import of bicycles and other cycles from abroad showed a 3.8% increase to reach 279K units in July 2023. However, overall imports experienced a noticeable reduction. The most rapid growth was observed in March 2023, with a 46% increase compared to the previous month, reaching a peak of 594K units. From April 2023 to July 2023, import growth remained at a slightly lower level. In terms of value, bicycle imports were estimated to be worth $35M in July 2023, according to IndexBox estimates. However, overall imports saw a significant decline. The highest growth rate was recorded in March 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 32%, resulting in imports reaching a peak of $71M. From April 2023 to July 2023, import growth failed to regain momentum. Imports by Country In July 2023, China (271K units) was the main supplier of bicycles to Japan, accounting for 97% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (5.5K units) followed with a 2% share ...

Plummeting Cocoa Butter Prices in South Africa

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In July 2023, the import price of cocoa butter in South Africa dropped by 16.3% to $4,709 per ton, marking a significant decrease compared to the previous month. Over the last year, the price of cocoa butter in South Africa has been steadily increasing at an average monthly rate of 1.4%, with the highest growth rate observed in April 2023 when the average import price rose by 33%. However, in June 2023, the import price reached its peak at $5,628 per ton before experiencing a sharp decline in the following month. The average prices of cocoa butter varied among the major supplying countries, with Singapore having the highest price of $7,184 per ton in July 2023, while Indonesia had one of the lowest prices at $4,350 per ton. Singapore also experienced the most notable rate of price growth from July 2022 to July 2023, with an increase of 5.3%, while the other major suppliers had more modest growth rates. In terms of imports, South Africa witnessed a significant decrease of 21.8% in overs...