China - Bismuth - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China - Bismuth - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Bismuth Price in China - 2023

Contents:

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

Bismuth Price in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average bismuth export price amounted to $7,058 per ton, reducing by -7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $22,436 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($13,873 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($6,143 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bismuth Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average bismuth import price amounted to $10,273 per ton, dropping by -39.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 76%. The import price peaked at $19,542 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($288,224 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($3,927 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bismuth Exports in China

In 2022, shipments abroad of bismuth decreased by -16.4% to 5.4K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.5K tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, bismuth exports reduced dramatically to $38M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $49M, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Export of Bismuth in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany4.55.213.310.833.9%
United States5.01.310.59.323.0%
Netherlands1.31.12.46.369.2%
India1.11.21.81.920.0%
Japan1.20.82.01.712.3%
SpainN/AN/A1.51.1-26.7%
MexicoN/A0.10.70.6144.9%
Belgium1.51.32.40.6-26.3%
CanadaN/A0.10.40.5123.6%
Luxembourg0.92.54.50.1-51.9%
Hong Kong SAR12.6N/AN/AN/A0%
Others4.213.710.05.610.1%
Total32.327.349.438.45.9%

Top Export Markets for Bismuth from China in 2022:

  1. United States (1473.3 tons)
  2. Germany (1419.0 tons)
  3. Netherlands (1022.5 tons)
  4. India (294.1 tons)
  5. Japan (269.3 tons)
  6. Spain (168.9 tons)
  7. Mexico (85.3 tons)
  8. Canada (83.7 tons)
  9. Belgium (76.8 tons)
  10. Luxembourg (10.7 tons)

Bismuth Imports in China

Bismuth imports into China surged to 579 tons in 2022, rising by 66% on the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 204%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 618 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bismuth imports totaled $5.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Bismuth in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan9431,5791,6472,78243.4%
South Korea7.72619.11,179435.0%
Germany83.718.315712915.5%
KazakhstanN/A2,362N/AN/A0%
Taiwan (Chinese)1,231N/AN/AN/A0%
Lao People's Democratic Republic941N/AN/AN/A0%
Others5291,7444,1161,85752.0%
Total3,7355,9645,9305,94716.8%

Top Suppliers of Bismuth to China in 2022:

  1. South Korea (300.1 tons)
  2. Japan (9.7 tons)
  3. Germany (9.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
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      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
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      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
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