Calcium Sulfite Price Trend and Forecast

Calcium Sulfite Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Calcium sulfite in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Calcium Sulfite Price Trend for the Year 2024

Asia

Throughout 2024, the Asian calcium sulfite market fluctuated significantly. Q1 began with rising prices driven by strong demand and shipping disruptions at Panama and Suez Canals. Prices declined in Q2 due to subdued domestic and international demand, geopolitical uncertainties, and ample supply.
 

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Q3 saw initial declines followed by a late-quarter rebound from strengthening end-user demand. Q4 brought dramatic shifts in China - an October surge from government stimulus and increased manufacturing, before declining as domestic demand slowed and inventories rose.

Europe

European calcium sulfite prices increased in Q1 due to geopolitical tensions and Red Sea disruptions that complicated trade routes. Q2 saw significant downturn despite improved supply chains, driven by reduced demand from dietary supplements and pharmaceutical sectors. Q3 experienced early-quarter declines in Germany, with a September rebound as strong demand coincided with strategic inventory management. Q4 brought further volatility - initial increases from improved business sentiment, followed by declines as weak consumer demand and elevated inventories pushed prices downward.

North America

The North American market faced persistent volatility throughout 2024. Q1 began with price increases from heightened buying in construction and healthcare, followed by March declines amid cautious consumer attitudes. The downward trend continued in Q2 due to weak demand despite robust supply. Q3 saw early decreases as inflation cooled, followed by late-quarter increases as consumer confidence improved. Q4 brought October price rises from Federal Reserve rate cuts, followed by November-December declines due to weakened demand and cautious holiday purchasing.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, continued price volatility with potential downward pressure due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, supply chain challenges, and cautious consumer behaviour amid economic uncertainties is anticipated in the Calcium Sulfite market.
 

Calcium Sulfite Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

Asia

In the second half of 2023, the Asian calcium sulfite market underwent notable fluctuations. Prices declined significantly during the initial months as cautious consumer sentiment and reduced demand from downstream industries affected the market. The unstable economic conditions and diminished industrial activity further contributed to this downward trend.

International trade was hampered by logistical challenges, particularly delays in the Red Sea shipping route. However, the market experienced a substantial rebound in the fourth quarter when demand increased unexpectedly, causing inventory levels to decrease faster than suppliers could replenish them. The year concluded with a surge in bulk orders, which drove calcium sulfite prices upward.

Europe

Across Europe, calcium sulfite prices steadily decreased throughout the latter half of 2023. The market struggled with excess supply and growing inventory levels. Traders attempted to restore balance by adjusting their stocking strategies. The decline in manufacturing costs, partly influenced by cheaper raw materials, pushed calcium sulfite prices lower.

Additionally, the Israel-Hamas conflict disrupted normal export patterns, resulting in increased domestic stockpiles of calcium sulfite across European countries. This surplus inventory created additional pressure on the trading sector and further depressed prices.

North America

The North American calcium sulfite market remained subdued during the third quarter of 2023, affected by weak demand and economic difficulties, especially in the United States. Consumer hesitancy amid economic uncertainty negatively impacted the profitability of manufacturers and traders alike. However, the market saw a significant turnaround in the final quarter as consumption levels improved. This renewed demand led to higher calcium sulfite prices, a trend that was further reinforced by increasing production costs that needed to be passed on to buyers.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Calcium Sulfite prices will likely continue to decline in upcoming quarters due to persistent trade challenges stemming from ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global supply chains.
 

Calcium Sulfite Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

The prices of calcium sulfite were able to achieve a northward trend in the first quarter of 2023 as the production sector of China rose substantially after the phase of COVID-19 restriction and the New Year holidays.

In addition to this, the appetite of downstream industries also supported the number of inquiries of calcium sulfite and, in turn, its price trend. In the second quarter, however, the momentum of the prices struggled with the downfall of the construction and paper industries. Additionally, the pressure of inflation and volatility in the costs of energy production also contributed significantly to the fall in the prices of calcium sulfite.

Europe

In the first quarter, the rise in production costs benefited the calcium sulfite prices initially, but soon, the falling demand from downstream industries and piling up of inventories moved the price trend in the negative zone. The number of inquiries from the paper and construction industries remained low in the second quarter, too. Further, the escalating pressure of inflation, sliding bulk order numbers, and falling costs of natural gas accelerated the fall in the prices of calcium sulfite.

North America

In North America, both the first and second quarter of 2023 suffered from the consequences of an excess number of stocks of calcium sulfite. The trend followed a bearish trajectory also due to the uncertainties in the cost of energy production and weak demand from the downstream sectors. In addition to this, the economic parameters also remained in the red zone throughout the first two quarters, forcing the consumers to contract their consuming appetites.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Calcium sulfite is estimated to fall in the upcoming months as the surge in inventory levels and poor global economic growth will affect the price trend of calcium sulfite adversely.

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