Overview of the Global Market for Alkali or Alkaline-Earth Metals, Rare-Earth Metals, Scandium and Yttrium, Mercury

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

The global market for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports

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 consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports 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. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the largest exporter of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury, mixing up X% of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by France (X%). The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to alkali and rare earth metals exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, France (X%), Thailand (X%), Bahrain (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, Nigeria, France, Belgium, Bahrain and Thailand increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest alkali and rare earth metals supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In China, alkali and rare earth metals exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

In 2022, supplies from 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. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, alkali and rare earth metals imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a temperate increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main importers of alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. India (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Canada (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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