Republic of Korea - Titanium Sponge, Powders, Ingots and Slabs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Republic of Korea - Titanium Sponge, Powders, Ingots and Slabs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Titanium Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Titanium Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Titanium Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Titanium Imports in South Korea
  4. Titanium Exports in South Korea

Titanium Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

In December 2022, the average titanium import price amounted to $8,211 per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $11,131 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($11,509 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($1,268 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Titanium Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average titanium export price stood at $26,793 per ton in 2022, growing by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 170%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $108,629 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($122,913 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($2,330 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 Germany (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Titanium Imports in South Korea

In 2022, approx. 8.5K tons of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs were imported into South Korea; increasing by 3.4% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, titanium imports skyrocketed to $80M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +13.7% from 2019 to 2022; 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 Titanium in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kazakhstan31.530.633.639.17.5%
Japan5.68.716.030.876.5%
China1.42.15.86.667.7%
Russia12.213.69.01.3-52.6%
VietnamN/AN/A0.11.0900.0%
Ukraine2.32.50.70.2-55.7%
Others1.52.02.41.3-4.7%
Total54.659.467.480.313.7%

Top Suppliers of Titanium to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Ukraine (undefinedK tons)
  2. Kazakhstan (4.2K tons)
  3. Japan (3.1K tons)
  4. China (0.6K tons)
  5. Vietnam (0.4K tons)
  6. Russia (0.1K tons)

Titanium Exports in South Korea

In 2022, shipments abroad of titanium sponge, powders, ingots and slabs decreased by -82.6% to 9.3 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 539% against the previous year.

In value terms, titanium exports plummeted to $250K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 176% against the previous year.

Export of Titanium in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4.8N/A336105179.7%
Germany73.971.011755.3-9.2%
NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A50.40%
BelgiumN/AN/A15.318.219.0%
China0.111517.511.8390.5%
VietnamN/AN/A71.08.4-88.2%
Japan3.43.00.20.7-41.0%
KazakhstanN/AN/A90.9N/A0%
EstoniaN/A34.7N/AN/A0%
Others14.743.80.90.3-72.7%
Total96.826764925037.2%

Top Export Markets for Titanium from South Korea in 2022:

  1. China (3.1 tons)
  2. Belgium (2.9 tons)
  3. Netherlands (1.0 tons)
  4. United States (0.9 tons)
  5. Vietnam (0.6 tons)
  6. Germany (0.5 tons)
  7. Japan (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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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
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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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