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Precious Metal Ore And Concentrate Prices in China

China Precious Metal Ore And Concentrate Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the precious metal ore and concentrate price amounted to $2,167 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 13% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 17% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,782 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($3,562 per ton), while the price for Mongolia ($222 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 Canada (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Precious Metal Ore And Concentrate Imports

In September 2022, the amount of precious metal ores and concentrates imported into China totaled 310K tons, surging by 4.3% compared with August 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.0% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +87.2% against February 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in September 2022.

In value terms, precious metal ore and concentrate imports surged to $671M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.8% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +18.1% against August 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 with an increase of 31% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $729M. From July 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

China Precious Metal Ore And Concentrate Imports by Country

In September 2022, Peru (90K tons) constituted the largest precious metal ore and concentrate supplier to China, with a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, precious metal ore and concentrate imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (41K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mexico (35K tons), with an 11% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Peru totaled +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Russia (+34.9% per month) and Mexico (+8.9% per month).

In value terms, Peru ($183M), Russia ($129M) and Mexico ($109M) were the largest precious metal ore and concentrate suppliers to China, together accounting for 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Canada, Australia, Ecuador, Spain, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Bulgaria, Greece and Mongolia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +209.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for precious metal ore and concentrate in China. 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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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023