Eastern Asia: Tantalum Market 2022

Tantalum Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian tantalum market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tantalum Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, tantalum production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +X%).

Tantalum Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Tantalum exports soared to X tonnes in 2021, jumping by X% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, tantalum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tonnes), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to tantalum exports from China stood at +X%. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the e in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2021, the the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Tantalum Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, tantalum imports in Eastern Asia soared to X tonnes, jumping by X% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tantalum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the i in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform