South-Eastern Asia: Phosphate Market Overview 2020

Phosphate Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The revenue of the phosphate market in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The phosphate consumption continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of phosphate consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Phosphate Production in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of natural phosphates (p2o5 content) produced in South-Eastern Asia amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. The total output indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the phosphate production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the phosphate production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Phosphate Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of natural phosphates (p2o5 content) exported in South-Eastern Asia totaled X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. The phosphate exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the phosphate exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, phosphate exports totaled $X in 2017. The total export value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. In that year, the phosphate exports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the phosphate export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The phosphate export price continues to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for natural phosphates (p2o5 content) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the export prices for natural phosphates (p2o5 content) stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Thailand (X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Phosphate Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tonnes of natural phosphates (p2o5 content) were imported in South-Eastern Asia; going up by X% against the previous year. The phosphate imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the phosphate imports reached their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the phosphate imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, phosphate imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the phosphate imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the phosphate imports attained its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Indonesia (X tonnes) represented the main importer for natural phosphates (p2o5 content), comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tonnes), committing X% share of total imports.

Indonesia was also the fastest growing in terms of the natural phosphates (p2o5 content) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Malaysia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Indonesia saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural phosphates (p2o5 content) in South-Eastern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of global imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The phosphate import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The phosphate import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Malaysia ($X per tonne), while Indonesia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year).

Source: IndexBox AI Platform