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Alkali metals market

Alkali metals market: download the latest data empowered by an Ai-driven market research platform. Information contain exports, market size, companies, market prices, trade, imports, consumption, and production. Here is a split by region, including the Middle East, the U.S., China, the U.K., Latin America, Russia, Africa, and EU. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Alkali Metals - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Japan
3	Germany
4	Malaysia
5	United States

In value terms, China, Japan and Germany appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 43% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Malaysia, the United States, India, Australia, Indonesia, Palestine and Russia, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Palestine (+413.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while alkali metals market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alkali Metals Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Nigeria	3551	767	401	-66.4%
Argentina	12010	3617	2429	-55.0%
France	3098	3367	3904	12.3%
China	6921	5444	4666	-17.9%
Philippines	3892	4953	5290	16.6%
Netherlands	6842	6851	8011	8.2%
Russia	13817	12740	12740	-4.0%
United States	17140	16292	15631	-4.5%
Vietnam	40335	38548	41195	1.1%
Thailand	29391	45005	42546	20.3%
Average	9071	8178	7784	-7.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($42,546 per ton), while Nigeria ($401 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Japan	27806	26482	26370	-2.6%
United Kingdom	22517	20904	10488	-31.8%
Germany	7462	8210	9407	12.3%
Netherlands	5035	7050	5551	5.0%
Russia	4701	4732	4859	1.7%
France	5796	4088	4251	-14.4%
India	4513	4430	4166	-3.9%
Italy	9723	6304	3975	-36.1%
United States	3688	3475	3006	-9.7%
Palestine	3528	3752	2877	-9.7%
Malaysia	3007	3003	2865	-2.4%
Norway	4395	3684	2075	-31.3%
Average	7680	7625	6675	-6.8%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($26,370 per ton), while Norway ($2,075 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alkali Metals - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Japan	318	286	219	-16.9%
Germany	55	50	192	87.3%
Malaysia	72	71	72	0.4%
United States	93	82	66	-15.8%
India	63	55	58	-3.6%

In value terms, Japan ($220M), Germany ($192M) and Malaysia ($72M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for 54% of global imports. These countries were followed by the United States, India, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Palestine, Russia, Italy and Norway, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Palestine (+395.9% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alkali Metals - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	377	281	210	-25.4%
Vietnam	163	142	117	-15.4%
Thailand	38	32	55	20.8%
United States	94	54	43	-32.4%
Russia	31	26	33	3.8%

In value terms, China ($210M), Vietnam ($117M) and Thailand ($55M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 67% share of global exports. The United States, Russia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, France, Argentina and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Argentina (+667.7% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alkali Metals - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for alkali metals worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Alkali Metals - Product Coverage

HS 280511 - Alkali or alkali-earth metals; sodium
HS 280512 - Alkali or alkali-earth metals; calcium
HS 280519 - Alkali or alkali-earth metals; other than sodium and calcium
HS 280530 - Earth-metals, rare; scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed
HS 280540 - Mercury

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global alkali metals market. 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20132300 - Alkali or alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, mercury

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023