Asia: Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the antimony market in Asia amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the antimony market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Antimony Production in Asia

In value terms, antimony production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, antimony production continues to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, antimony production attained its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Asia

China (X tons) remains the largest antimony producing country in Asia, accounting for X% of total production. Moreover, antimony production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the region's second-largest producer, Tajikistan (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to -X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Tajikistan (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Antimony Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2018, the antimony exports in Asia stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, antimony exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, antimony exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, antimony exports attained their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of antimony exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Tajikistan prevails in antimony exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Myanmar (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and Thailand (X%). Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Tajikistan increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%), Myanmar (+X%) and Turkey (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tajikistan (+X p.p.), Myanmar (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.) and Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Thailand saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively.

In value terms, Tajikistan ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total antimony exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Tajikistan totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the antimony export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for antimony reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antimony Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2018, approx. X tons of antimony were imported in Asia; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, antimony imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, antimony imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, antimony imports attained their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China prevails in antimony imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Thailand (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), India (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, India and Vietnam increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony in Asia, comprising X% of total antimony imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the antimony import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for antimony reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for antimony failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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