Qatar - Ferro-Silicon - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingPrice of Ferro-silicon Drops 5% to $1,693 per Ton in Qatar
Qatar Ferrosilicon Import Price in March 2023
In March 2023, the ferrosilicon price amounted to $1,693 per ton (CIF, Qatar), shrinking by -4.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 40% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,237 per ton. From July 2022 to March 2023, the average 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 India ($1,732 per ton), while the price for China totaled $1,170 per ton.
From April 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-5.4%).
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Ferrosilicon in Qatar (USD per ton) | |||||||||||
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| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
| India | 3,229 | 2,482 | 3,350 | 1,986 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,712 | 2,206 | 1,702 | 1,732 |
| China | 2,146 | 2,301 | 3,209 | N/A | 2,301 | 2,220 | 1,855 | N/A | 2,245 | 1,691 | 2,858 | 1,170 |
| Average | 2,327 | 2,316 | 3,237 | 1,986 | 2,301 | 2,220 | 1,855 | N/A | 1,777 | 1,694 | 1,775 | 1,693 |
Qatar Ferrosilicon Import Prices by Type
As there is only one major imported type of ferro-silicon, the average price level is determined by prices for ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
From April 2022 to March 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon amounted to -2.1% per month.
Qatar Ferrosilicon Imports
In March 2023, supplies from abroad of ferro-silicon was finally on the rise to reach 360 tons for the first time since December 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 2,122% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 600 tons. From September 2022 to March 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, ferro-silicon imports expanded markedly to $609K (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 2,476% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.4M. From September 2022 to March 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Qatar Ferrosilicon Imports by Type
In March 2023, ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon (360 tons) was the main type of ferro-silicon supplied to Qatar, accounting for a approximately 100% share of total imports.
From April 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon totaled +27.4%.
In value terms, ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon ($609K) constituted the largest type of ferro-silicon supplied to Qatar.
Qatar Ferrosilicon Imports by Country
In March 2023, India (335 tons) was the main supplier of ferro-silicon to Qatar, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-silicon imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (25 tons), more than tenfold.
From April 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from India totaled +46.6%.
In value terms, India ($580K) constituted the largest supplier of ferro-silicon to Qatar, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($29K), with a 4.8% share of total imports.
From April 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from India stood at +38.5%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ferro-silicon market in Qatar. 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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
