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India - Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 15, 2023

India's Alkali and Rare Earth Metals Prices Drop 37% to $5,310 per Ton

India Alkali and Rare Earth Metals Import Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the alkali and rare earth metals price amounted to $5,310 per ton (CIF, India), shrinking by -36.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 122% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $10,559 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was China ($4,802 per ton), while the price for France amounted to $3,334 per ton.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-0.6%).

COUNTRYImport Price of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in India (USD per ton)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
China7,4886,0267,8044,8377,6476,3665,9968,8486,7749,1843,2568,6414,802
France3,5913,3853,3033,4023,7153,4033,3353,2653,3683,3553,4223,6033,334
Average7,3617,2017,2864,8438,3306,3087,82710,5596,8118,9363,7858,4175,310

India Alkali and Rare Earth Metals Imports

In March 2023, purchases abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by 1.4% to 1.7K tons, rising for the third consecutive month after six months of decline. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 86% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.7K tons; afterwards, it flattened through to March 2023.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports fell rapidly to $8.8M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when imports increased by 227% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $14M, and then shrank dramatically in the following month.

India Alkali and Rare Earth Metals Imports by Country

In March 2023, China (1.3K tons) constituted the largest supplier of alkali and rare earth metals to India, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, alkali and rare earth metals imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (219 tons), sixfold.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +5.8%.

In value terms, China ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of alkali and rare earth metals to India, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($729K), with an 8.2% share of total imports.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled +2.0%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for alkali and rare earth metals in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    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 Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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