
Hong Kong SAR, China - Sodium Nitrate - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Hong Kong SAR, China: Sodium Nitrate Market 2023
Sodium Nitrate Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China
The Hong Kong sodium nitrate market totaled $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Sodium Nitrate Production in Hong Kong SAR, China
In value terms, sodium nitrate production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Sodium Nitrate Exports
Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China
In 2021, shipments abroad of sodium nitrate increased by 66% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 223% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sodium nitrate exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 253%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
India (X tons) was the main destination for sodium nitrate exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, sodium nitrate exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 6.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at +23.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and the United States (-33.4% per year).
In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for sodium nitrate exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled +5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (0.0% per year) and Malaysia (-13.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average sodium nitrate export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sodium nitrate export price decreased by -20.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Sodium Nitrate Imports
Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China
In 2021, overseas purchases of sodium nitrate were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2,776% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sodium nitrate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,034%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sodium nitrate supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, sodium nitrate imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 17% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +72.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+30.1% per year) and the United States (+75.9% per year).
In value terms, the largest sodium nitrate suppliers to Hong Kong SAR were Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), China, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.
Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +67.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average sodium nitrate import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -24.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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