Asia-Pacific: Market for Antimony Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in the Asia-Pacific antimony ore and concentrate market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Antimony Ores and Concentrates in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of antimony ores and concentrates exported in Asia-Pacific dropped notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Australia was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Japan (X tons) and India (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. China (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony ore and concentrate exports from Australia stood at X%. At the same time, Japan (X%), India (X%) and China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (X%) and Myanmar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Australia, Japan, India and China increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest antimony ore and concentrate supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In Australia, antimony ore and concentrate exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, antimony ore and concentrate export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, purchases abroad of antimony ores and concentrates decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China represented the largest importer of antimony ores and concentrates in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Vietnam increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony ores and concentrates in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In China, antimony ore and concentrate imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, antimony ore and concentrate import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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