U.S.: Mercury Market 2022

Mercury Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. mercury market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decline. Mercury consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Production in the U.S.

In value terms, mercury production amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Mercury Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Mercury exports from the United States amounted to less than X kg in 2021, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous setback. The exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports stood at $less than X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for mercury exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mercury exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -X%.

From 2012 to 2015, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average mercury export price stood at $X per tonne in 2015, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2015 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2015, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mexico amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+X%).

Mercury Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X tonnes of mercuries were imported into the United States; jumping by X% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tonnes) was the main mercury supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at -X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mercury to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada stood at -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Canada stood at $X per tonne.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform