Asia: Arsenic Market 2025

Arsenic Market Size in Asia

The Asian arsenic market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Arsenic Production in Asia

In value terms, arsenic production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Arsenic Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of arsenic exported in Asia soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, arsenic exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to arsenic exports from China stood at X%. At the same time, Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Malaysia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest arsenic supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In China, arsenic exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%).

Arsenic Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of arsenic were imported in Asia; surging by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, arsenic imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Turkey (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Thailand (X%). Pakistan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Iran (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (X%), Iran (X%), Turkey (X%), Bangladesh (X%), Pakistan (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India and Indonesia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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