Northern America: Market for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury 2024

Market Size for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in Northern America

In 2022, the North American market for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury in Northern America

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a significant curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Exports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, shipments abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Canada (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to alkali and rare earth metals exports from the United States stood at X%. Canada (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest alkali and rare earth metals supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Imports of Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

Imports in Northern America

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the largest importer of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Canada (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :