United Kingdom - 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 the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK
- Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury amounted to $14,533 per ton, rising by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 65%. The import price peaked at $23,305 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($29,825 per ton), while the price for France ($2,096 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average export price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $13,894 per ton in 2022, surging by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $32,900 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($25,692 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($2,399 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 Vietnam (+50.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK
In 2022, imports of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury into the UK surged to 4.3K tons, growing by 74% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 97%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports skyrocketed to $62M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 20.3 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 32.1 | 16.5% |
| China | 5.9 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 25.8 | 63.5% |
| France | 2.4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 4.6% |
| Germany | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | -20.6% |
| Others | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 1.1 | -9.8% |
| Total | 31.2 | 24.0 | 25.1 | 62.1 | 25.8% |
Top Suppliers of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals to the UK in 2022:
- China (2061.1 tons)
- United States (1077.8 tons)
- France (941.4 tons)
- Ireland (70.2 tons)
- Germany (58.1 tons)
Exports of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK
In 2022, approx. 405 tons of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury were exported from the UK; picking up by 16% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 150%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports skyrocketed to $5.6M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 136%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
| Export of Alkali and Rare Earth Metals in the UK (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 973 | 376 | 620 | 1,815 | 23.1% |
| Germany | 115 | 184 | 803 | 1,587 | 139.9% |
| Netherlands | 213 | 20.6 | 666 | 746 | 51.9% |
| France | 158 | 177 | 408 | 434 | 40.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 67.4 | 1.6 | 379 | 225 | 49.5% |
| Switzerland | 627 | 115 | 82.7 | 82.3 | -49.2% |
| Ireland | 45.5 | 44.7 | 82.8 | 65.6 | 13.0% |
| Spain | 18.9 | 47.4 | 67.0 | 48.5 | 36.9% |
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | 45.9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 449 | 678 | 777 | 627 | 11.8% |
| Total | 2,712 | 1,644 | 3,885 | 5,630 | 27.6% |
Top Export Markets for Alkali and Rare Earth Metals from the UK in 2022:
- France (101.5 tons)
- Germany (91.6 tons)
- United States (73.4 tons)
- Netherlands (29.0 tons)
- Ireland (27.3 tons)
- Saudi Arabia (20.5 tons)
- Spain (14.9 tons)
- Switzerland (7.5 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for alkali and rare earth metals in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20132300 - Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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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
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- 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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