China - Carbonates And Peroxocarbonates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Carbonate Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the carbonate price stood at $21.3 per kg (CIF, China), falling by -14.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 319% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $32.4 per kg in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Chile ($64.8 per kg), while the price for Vietnam ($75.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Carbonate Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was lithium carbonate ($61.2 per kg), while the price for calcium carbonate ($207 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by lithium carbonate (+22.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Carbonate Imports
In September 2022, purchases abroad of carbonates and peroxocarbonates increased by 12% to 37K tons for the first time since June 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2022 with an increase of 82% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 75K tons. From March 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, carbonate imports fell to $779M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when imports increased by 349% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.8B. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
China Carbonate Imports by Type
Lithium carbonate (13K tons), baking soda (10K tons) and calcium carbonate (6K tons) were the main products of carbonate imports to China, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These products were followed by sodium carbonate, carbonates; strontium carbonate, carbonates; n.e.s. in heading no. 2836, carbonates; potassium carbonate and carbonates; barium carbonate, which together accounted for a further 21%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in carbonates; n.e.s. in heading no. 2836 (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, lithium carbonate ($767M) constituted the largest type of carbonate supplied to China, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by baking soda ($4.2M), with a 0.5% share of total imports. It was followed by carbonates; strontium carbonate, with a 0.3% share.
China Carbonate Imports by Country
In September 2022, Chile (11K tons) constituted the largest carbonate supplier to China, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, carbonate imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (4.7K tons), twofold. Bulgaria (4.6K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+4.4% per month) and Bulgaria (+48.2% per month).
In value terms, Chile ($742M) constituted the largest supplier of carbonate to China, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($1.8M), with a 0.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 0.2% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Chile amounted to +26.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.9% per month) and Thailand (-3.2% per month).
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- Prodcom 20134310 - Disodium carbonate
- Prodcom 20134320 - Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
- Prodcom 20134340 - Calcium carbonate
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF FIGURES
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
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- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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