China - Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China
- Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (FOB) - 2023
In June 2023, the average export price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury amounted to $9,399 per ton, dropping by -24.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 29% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $16,936 per ton. From November 2022 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($29,698 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($2,885 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 South Korea (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury amounted to $37,135 per ton, declining by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $41,424 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
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 ($74,921 per ton), while the price for Russia ($12,877 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+30.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China
In 2022, alkali and rare earth metals exports from China shrank rapidly to 56K tons, falling by -16.3% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 67K tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports reduced rapidly to $311M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +47.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $411M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
| Export of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 95.0 | 64.5 | 122 | 171 | 21.6% |
| India | 42.9 | 38.3 | 65.1 | 27.8 | -13.5% |
| United States | 31.0 | 26.4 | 36.4 | 24.1 | -8.0% |
| Netherlands | 16.9 | 11.0 | 32.4 | 17.3 | 0.8% |
| South Korea | 19.2 | 13.2 | 15.9 | 10.4 | -18.5% |
| Germany | 5.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 8.0 | 10.7% |
| Belgium | 8.5 | 7.6 | 25.6 | 6.4 | -9.0% |
| Russia | 7.1 | 5.9 | 21.2 | 5.3 | -9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 81.7% |
| Mexico | 2.2 | 1.9 | 14.0 | 2.1 | -1.5% |
| Turkey | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 2.0 | -9.5% |
| Spain | 5.5 | 2.4 | 5.4 | 1.5 | -35.2% |
| Others | 41.6 | 32.1 | 63.8 | 32.6 | -7.8% |
| Total | 279 | 211 | 411 | 311 | 3.7% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals from China in 2022:
- United States (14.3K tons)
- India (12.6K tons)
- Japan (7.6K tons)
- Netherlands (3.3K tons)
- Russia (2.6K tons)
- Germany (2.1K tons)
- Belgium (2.0K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (1.8K tons)
- South Korea (1.6K tons)
- Mexico (1.1K tons)
- Turkey (1.0K tons)
- Spain (0.8K tons)
Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China
In 2022, overseas purchases of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury decreased by -24.6% to 483 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 640 tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports fell rapidly to $18M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 184% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $27M, and then declined sharply in the following year.
| Import of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 2.7 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 17.7% |
| Vietnam | N/A | 1.0 | 17.6 | 4.2 | 104.9% |
| Russia | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 13.0% |
| Japan | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 62.0% |
| France | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.4 | 300.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 26.0% |
| Thailand | N/A | 1.3 | 0.5 | N/A | -61.5% |
| Others | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 19.9% |
| Total | 7.7 | 9.3 | 26.5 | 17.9 | 32.5% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals to China in 2022:
- Russia (304.1 tons)
- United States (62.0 tons)
- Vietnam (55.8 tons)
- Japan (22.6 tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (10.0 tons)
- France (8.5 tons)
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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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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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
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