Global Arsenic Market Overview 2021

Arsenic Market Size

In 2020, the global arsenic market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Arsenic Production

In value terms, arsenic production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country

China (X tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of arsenic production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, arsenic production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (X tonnes), fourfold. Namibia (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, arsenic production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (-X% per year) and Namibia (+X% per year).

Arsenic Exports

Exports

In 2020, shipments abroad of arsenic increased by X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2013 to 2020, the growth of global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China prevails in arsenic exports structure, amounting to X tonnes, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tonnes), achieving a X% share of total exports. Germany (X tonnes), Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) held a little share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of arsenic. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of global exports.

Hong Kong SAR recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average arsenic export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2013 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Arsenic Imports

Imports

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in supplies from abroad of arsenic, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2017 to 2020, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic imports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Viet Nam represented the major importing country with an import of about X tonnes, which recorded X% of total imports. Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by India (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. The U.S. (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Guatemala (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to arsenic imports into Viet Nam stood at +X%. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) and India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. China and Guatemala experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Viet Nam (+X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while India, Guatemala, China and the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X%, -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), the U.S. ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for X% of global imports.

Hong Kong SAR recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average arsenic import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Viet Nam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for arsenic in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of arsenic consumption was China (22K tonnes), accounting for 48% of total volume. Moreover, arsenic consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (6.2K tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Morocco (5.4K tonnes), with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of arsenic in the world?

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China (24K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of arsenic production, comprising approx. 65% of total volume. Moreover, arsenic production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Morocco (5.4K tonnes), fourfold. Namibia (4K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of arsenic in the world?

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In value terms, the largest arsenic supplying countries worldwide were China ($3.7M), Germany ($3.6M) and Hong Kong SAR ($2.3M), with a combined 61% share of global exports.

What are the leading importers of arsenic in the world?

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In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($2.6M), the U.S. ($2.1M) and China ($2M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 39% of global imports.

What is the average export price for arsenic in the world?

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The average arsenic export price stood at $5,080 per tonne in 2020, growing by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for arsenic in the world?

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In 2020, the average arsenic import price amounted to $1,423 per tonne, surging by 20% against the previous year.