China: Alums Market 2025

Alums Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese alums market increased by 41% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Alums Production in China

In value terms, alums production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 -3.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Alums Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of alums decreased by -12.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 324% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 269% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for alums exports from China, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, alums exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+27.4% per year) and South Korea (-7.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for alums exported from China were the Philippines ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for 72% of total exports. Germany, Algeria, Malaysia, Cambodia, Egypt, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +63.4%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -20.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alums Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of alums increased by 312% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, alums imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,092% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest alums supplier to China, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, alums imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), more than tenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan amounted to +38.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-2.4% per year) and the United States (+23.0% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alums to China, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan totaled +32.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+28.0% per year) and the United States (+36.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -72.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 860% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+61.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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