Asia-Pacific: Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The revenue of the antimony market in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the antimony market reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, antimony production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, antimony production, however, continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, antimony production attained its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Asia-Pacific

The country with the largest volume of antimony production was China (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, antimony production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), fivefold. Myanmar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, antimony production shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+X% per year) and Myanmar (-X% per year).

Antimony Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, the antimony exports in Asia-Pacific totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony exports continue to indicate a significant drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, antimony exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of antimony exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, antimony exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the main exporter of antimony exported in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Myanmar (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Thailand (X%). Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony exports from Australia stood at +X%. At the same time, Lao People's Democratic Republic (+X%) and Myanmar (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lao People's Democratic Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Australia, Myanmar and Lao People's Democratic Republic increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total antimony exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($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 Australia totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Myanmar (+X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The antimony export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony export price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for antimony attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Antimony Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, approx. X tons of antimony were imported in Asia-Pacific; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, antimony imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Imports by Country

China was the key importer of antimony imported in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons) and India (X tons), together committing an X% share of total imports. Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), India (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, Vietnam and India 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total antimony imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, antimony imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The antimony import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price 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 import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. 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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