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Rapid Decline in South African Natural Bitumen and Asphalt Exports to $11M in 2023

Aug 11, 2024

During the review period, exports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt peaked at 57K tons in 2013 but failed to recover from 2014 to 2023. In terms of value, exports of natural bitumen and asphalt significantly decreased to $11M in 2023.

Sulphur Exports From India Drop 7% to $23 Million in 2023

Aug 10, 2024

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Sulphur exports reached 18K tons in 2021, but saw a decrease in the following years, with exports remaining at a lower level. The value of sulphur exports also declined to $23M in 2023.

Germany Experiences a 3% Surge in Zirconium Exports, Reaching $15 Million in 2023

Aug 8, 2024

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Zirconium exports reached a peak of 334 tons in 2018 but struggled to regain momentum from 2019 to 2023. In terms of value, zirconium exports saw a modest increase to $15M in 2023.

Brazil's Copper Ore Exports Jump 26%, Reaching Unprecedented $3.5 Billion in 2023

Aug 6, 2024

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As a result, Copper Ore exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term. In value terms, Copper Ore exports skyrocketed to $3.5B in 2023.

Significant Increase in Spain's Salt Exports Reaches $170M in 2023

Aug 5, 2024

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Salt exports reached a peak of 1.7 million tons in 2018 but struggled to regain momentum from 2019 to 2023. In terms of value, salt exports significantly increased to $170 million by 2023.

Graphite Imports in the Netherlands Drop Sharply to $17M in 2023

Aug 3, 2024

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During the period analyzed, Graphite imports peaked at 30K tons in 2022 before experiencing a sharp decline the following year. In terms of value, the imports of Graphite significantly reduced to $17M in 2023.

UK Kaolin Export Significantly Declines to $230M in 2023

Aug 2, 2024

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The Kaolin exports reached a peak of 1.6M tons in 2018, but from 2019 to 2023, the numbers were slightly lower. In terms of value, Kaolin exports saw a significant decrease to $230M in 2023.

China's Fluorspar Exports Plunge 22%, Falling to $166M in 2023

Aug 2, 2024

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Fluorspar exports reached a high of 478K tons before sharply declining the following year. In terms of value, exports fell to $166M in 2023.

Global Alumina Market to Witness Steady Growth with CAGR of +4.4% from 2023 to 2030

Aug 1, 2024

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Learn about the projected growth of the global alumina market over the next seven years, driven by increasing demand and expected to reach 183M tons in volume and $145.7B in value by 2030.

U.S. Clay Export Plummets to $916M in 2023

Aug 1, 2024

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The Clay exports reached a peak of 4.2M tons in 2013 but remained at a lower figure from 2014 to 2023. In terms of value, Clay exports decreased to $916M in 2023.

Qatar's Import of Bituminous Mixtures Plummets to $12M in 2023

Jul 31, 2024

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Imports of Bituminous Mixtures peaked at 52K tons in 2022 before experiencing a notable decline to $12M in 2023.

India's Lead Ore Imports See Significant Increase, Reaching $4.3 Million in 2023

Jul 30, 2024

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From 2015 to 2023, Lead Ore imports saw a modest growth, reaching $4.3M in value in 2023.