China: Arsenic Market 2024

Arsenic Market Size in China

The Chinese arsenic market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Arsenic consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Production in China

In value terms, arsenic production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Arsenic production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Arsenic Exports

Exports from China

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of arsenic, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic exports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for arsenic exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, arsenic exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for arsenic exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average arsenic export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Arsenic Imports

Imports into China

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of arsenic, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, arsenic imports fell significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest arsenic supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, arsenic imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to X%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of arsenic to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average arsenic import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, arsenic import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform