China - Cadmium - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Cadmium Prices in China

China Cadmium Import Price in December 2021

In December 2021, the cadmium price amounted to $2,114 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 5.4% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2021 to December 2021, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,705 per ton in June 2021; however, from July 2021 to December 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($2,514 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Cadmium Imports

In December 2021, approximately 434 tons of cadmium were imported into China; jumping by 21% compared with the previous month. Over the period under review, imports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2021 with an increase of 516% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 738 tons in October 2021; however, from November 2021 to December 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cadmium imports skyrocketed to $918K (IndexBox estimates) in December 2021. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2021 with an increase of 388% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 1.4K tons in October 2021; however, from November 2021 to December 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Cadmium Imports by Country

In December 2021, South Korea (260 tons) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to China, accounting for a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, cadmium imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (80 tons), threefold. Kazakhstan (60 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the average monthly growth rate of volume from South Korea amounted to +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+6.5% per month) and Kazakhstan (+0.1% per month).

In value terms, South Korea ($517K) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to China, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($201K), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 16% share.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Canada (+9.3% per month) and Kazakhstan (+3.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
      3. Market Value, 2012–2024
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      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
      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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      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
      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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