Which Country Imports the Most Alkali and Alkaline-Earth Metals in the World?

In 2016, the amount of alkali and alkaline-earth metals imported worldwide amounted to X tonnes, picking up by X% against the previous year level. In general, alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when import increased by X% against the previous year level. Over the period under review, global alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports attained its maximum volume in 2016, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports decreased by -X% against its level of 2012. Global alkali and alkaline-earth metals import peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Alkali And Alkaline-Earth Metals Importing Countries in the World

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. Malaysia (X million USD)

X. India (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. France (X million USD)

X. Australia (X million USD)

X. Iran (X million USD)

Alkali And Alkaline-Earth Metals Imports By Country

Iran (X tonnes) was the key importer of alkali and alkaline-earth metals in the world, accounting for X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2016. Malaysia (X tonnes) ranks second globally in alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports with a X% share, following China (X%), and Australia (X%). The U.S. (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), and France (X tonnes) occupied the mild share of total imports.

Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, Malaysia (+X%), India (+X%), France (+X%), and Australia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. The U.S., and China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iran (-X%), and Malaysia (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alkali and alkaline-earth metals worldwide, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with the share of X% of global imports. It was followed by India, with the share of X%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value of alkali and alkaline-earth metals imports in Japan contracted by -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates: Malaysia (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Alkali And Alkaline-Earth Metals Import Prices By Country

The average alkali and alkaline-earth metals import price stood at $X per tonne in 2016, stabilizing at the previous year level. Overall, it indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2016: the import price value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on the result of 2016, alkali and alkaline-earth metals import price decreased by -X% against its level of 2012. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when import price increased by X% from the previous year level. Global alkali and alkaline-earth metals import peaked of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Japan ($X per kg), while Iran ($X per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of alkali and alkaline-earth metals import prices was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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