China: Arsenic Market 2024

Arsenic Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese arsenic market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Production in China

In value terms, arsenic production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Arsenic production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Arsenic Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of arsenic increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, arsenic exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for arsenic exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, arsenic exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for arsenic exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average arsenic export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth 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. Based on 2022 figures, arsenic export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Pakistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Arsenic Imports

Imports into China

For the third year in a row, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of arsenic, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, arsenic imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of arsenic imports to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest arsenic suppliers to China were Japan ($X) and Germany ($X).

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average arsenic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable 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. Based on 2022 figures, arsenic import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :