China - Bentonite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Bentonite Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Bentonite Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Bentonite Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Bentonite Exports in China
  4. Bentonite Imports in China

Bentonite Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average bentonite export price amounted to $204 per ton, declining by -6.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 23% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $781 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($382 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($146 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Bentonite Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average bentonite import price stood at $214 per ton in 2022, waning by -6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $398 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($789 per ton), while the price for India ($112 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bentonite Exports in China

In 2022, shipments abroad of bentonite decreased by -18.1% to 322K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +29.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 393K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, bentonite exports stood at $171M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Bentonite in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia7.014.528.331.565.1%
Thailand7.58.017.920.439.6%
Indonesia4.23.819.218.764.5%
Vietnam2.02.612.718.7110.7%
Chile0.61.212.915.2193.7%
South Korea6.95.57.57.84.2%
Philippines0.81.05.55.590.1%
Italy1.30.10.44.349.0%
Japan4.63.35.53.6-7.8%
Colombia1.41.43.43.535.7%
Saudi Arabia0.20.51.82.2122.4%
Singapore0.90.91.51.621.1%
KuwaitN/A0.10.11.2246.4%
Others16.012.947.036.431.5%
Total53.555.916417147.3%

Top Export Markets for Bentonite from China in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (54.8K tons)
  2. Thailand (52.2K tons)
  3. Malaysia (41.1K tons)
  4. Vietnam (21.5K tons)
  5. Colombia (19.2K tons)
  6. South Korea (17.5K tons)
  7. Japan (12.5K tons)
  8. Saudi Arabia (8.4K tons)
  9. Chile (7.8K tons)
  10. Italy (7.3K tons)
  11. Kuwait (6.1K tons)
  12. Philippines (5.3K tons)
  13. Singapore (4.7K tons)

Bentonite Imports in China

In 2022, bentonite imports into China skyrocketed to 180K tons, increasing by 23% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bentonite imports surged to $39M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Bentonite in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India9.69.99.215.717.8%
United States15.116.918.314.6-1.1%
Germany0.10.10.13.2217.5%
Canada0.40.20.30.931.0%
Others4.24.35.44.0-1.6%
Total29.431.333.338.59.4%

Top Suppliers of Bentonite to China in 2022:

  1. India (140.1K tons)
  2. United States (26.5K tons)
  3. Germany (4.1K tons)
  4. Canada (2.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  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
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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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