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View PricingThailand's Tantalum Exports Plunge to $31 Million in 2023
Thailand Tantalum Exports
In 2023, shipments abroad of tantalum decreased by -42.4% to 116 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at 218 tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, tantalum exports declined notably to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $82M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Tantalum in Thailand (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 29.8 | 26.2 | 32.1 | 28.2 | 41.9 | 48.9 | 25.7 | 33.8 | 28.4 | 36.3 | 15.3 |
| El Salvador | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.9 | 16.8 | 7.8 |
| Israel | 5.2 | 11.4 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 6.6 | 4.3 |
| Japan | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Czech Republic | 2.3 | 5.5 | 16.4 | 11.1 | 1.8 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Germany | 3.5 | 21.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| Indonesia | 3.6 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | N/A |
| China | 13.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.3 | N/A |
| Others | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Total | 61.4 | 82.2 | 61.5 | 48.8 | 50.8 | 68.7 | 39.4 | 42.7 | 48.0 | 73.5 | 31.3 |
Exports by Country
El Salvador (54 tons), the United States (29 tons) and Israel (14 tons) were the main destinations of tantalum exports from Thailand, together comprising 83% of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by El Salvador (with a CAGR of +45.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($15M), El Salvador ($7.8M) and Israel ($4.3M) appeared to be the largest markets for tantalum exported from Thailand worldwide, together accounting for 87% of total exports.
Among the main countries of destination, El Salvador, with a CAGR of +41.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the tantalum price amounted to $269,282 per ton (FOB, Thailand), waning by -26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked at $492,878 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($520,877 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($78,224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tantalum market in Thailand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
