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China - Bismuth - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Apr 14, 2023

China Reports 5% Increase in Bismuth Exports, Averaging $2.7M in February 2023

China Bismuth Exports

After three months of decline, shipments abroad of bismuth increased by 2.4% to 321 tons in February 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when exports increased by 44% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 669 tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bismuth exports totaled $2.7M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 with an increase of 44% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 5.1K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to February 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (118 tons), Germany (70 tons) and the Netherlands (53 tons) were the main destinations of bismuth exports from China, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, India, Japan and Australia, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($944K), Germany ($703K) and the Netherlands ($402K) appeared to be the largest markets for bismuth exported from China worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, India, Japan and Australia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

India, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In February 2023, the bismuth price amounted to $8,510 per ton (FOB, China), with an increase of 2.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average export price increased by 19% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $8,872 per ton. From August 2022 to February 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In February 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($10,090 per ton) and India ($8,402 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($7,089 per ton) and Australia ($7,558 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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