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China Sodium Carbonate Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the sodium carbonate price amounted to $389 per ton (FOB, China), waning by -7.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 6.2% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $421 per ton in August 2022, and then dropped in the following month.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($445 per ton) and South Africa ($428 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($368 per ton) and Malaysia ($378 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Sodium Carbonate Exports
In September 2022, the amount of sodium carbonate exported from China reduced slightly to 194K tons, standing approximately at the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 70% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 203K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sodium carbonate exports contracted to $75M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 75% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 85K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
China Sodium Carbonate Exports by Country
Indonesia (35K tons), Thailand (21K tons) and Vietnam (20K tons) were the main destinations of sodium carbonate exports from China, with a combined 39% share of total exports. The Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Argentina (with a CAGR of +148.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Indonesia ($13M), Vietnam ($7.7M) and Thailand ($7.6M) constituted the largest markets for sodium carbonate exported from China worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Argentina and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 45%.
Among the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of +143.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sodium carbonate market 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
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- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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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
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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
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- 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
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- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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