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- Ferro-Alloys Price in China (CIF) - 2022
- Ferro-Alloys Price in China (FOB) - 2022
- Ferro-Alloys Imports in China
- Ferro-Alloys Exports in China
Ferro-Alloys Price in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average ferro-alloys import price amounted to $2,437 per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-alloys import price increased by +58.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
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 Brazil ($12,679 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($1,177 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ferro-Alloys Price in China (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average ferro-alloys export price amounted to $2,165 per ton, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ferro-alloys export price increased by +44.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 50%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,245 per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($2,439 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($1,499 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 Indonesia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ferro-Alloys Imports in China
In 2022, purchases abroad of ferro-alloys decreased by -1.3% to 4M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.1%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 4.1M tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.
In value terms, ferro-alloys imports skyrocketed to $9.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.6% 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 +65.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Ferro-Alloys in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Indonesia | 1,287 | 1,719 | 1,377 | 2,540 | 25.4% |
| South Africa | 1,527 | 1,263 | 1,188 | 1,381 | -3.3% |
| Brazil | 1,098 | 791 | 889 | 1,050 | -1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | 849 | 897 | 831 | 932 | 3.2% |
| India | 414 | 303 | 387 | 431 | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | 125 | 86.0 | 141 | 332 | 38.5% |
| Others | 1,057 | 868 | 2,248 | 3,142 | 43.8% |
| Total | 6,357 | 5,928 | 7,062 | 9,808 | 15.6% |
Top Suppliers of Ferro-Alloys to China in 2022:
- South Africa (1173.3K tons)
- Indonesia (739.2K tons)
- Kazakhstan (583.6K tons)
- India (304.6K tons)
- Zimbabwe (258.3K tons)
- Brazil (82.8K tons)
Ferro-Alloys Exports in China
In 2022, approx. 1.5M tons of ferro-alloys were exported from China; growing by 37% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 123%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, ferro-alloys exports soared to $3.2B in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Export of Ferro-Alloys in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| South Korea | 277 | 163 | 357 | 444 | 17.0% |
| Indonesia | 107 | 87.7 | 389 | 429 | 58.9% |
| Japan | 253 | 116 | 398 | 388 | 15.3% |
| Turkey | 10.8 | 19.9 | 24.9 | 192 | 161.0% |
| India | 66.4 | 52.8 | 64.1 | 190 | 42.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 96.4 | 41.0 | 206 | 146 | 14.8% |
| United States | 14.1 | 10.4 | 12.6 | 103 | 94.0% |
| Mexico | 17.8 | 10.4 | 29.7 | 84.7 | 68.2% |
| Thailand | 26.3 | 18.2 | 54.9 | 72.6 | 40.3% |
| Malaysia | 15.1 | 14.8 | 43.1 | 49.8 | 48.9% |
| Germany | 11.4 | 7.1 | 12.3 | 46.4 | 59.7% |
| Vietnam | 55.3 | 31.2 | 99.7 | 9.4 | -44.6% |
| Others | 259 | 159 | 751 | 1,070 | 60.5% |
| Total | 1,210 | 732 | 2,442 | 3,225 | 38.6% |
Top Export Markets for Ferro-Alloys from China in 2022:
- South Korea (208.0K tons)
- Japan (181.4K tons)
- Indonesia (176.0K tons)
- India (115.0K tons)
- Turkey (90.6K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (75.3K tons)
- Thailand (45.6K tons)
- United States (43.9K tons)
- Mexico (42.9K tons)
- Malaysia (33.2K tons)
- Germany (21.0K tons)
- Vietnam (4.3K tons)
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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
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