China: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in China

In 2021, the Chinese market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -3.9% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +72.6% against 2012 indices. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in China

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates were exported from China; which is down by -11.1% on 2020. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from China, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+12.5% per year) and Japan (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from China, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea amounted to -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (+2.6% per year) and Japan (-13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into China

In 2021, supplies from abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4,080%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 773% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) was the main supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to China, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark (X tons), with a 3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Morocco totaled -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+181.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+133.9% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to China, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+207.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+66.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a dramatic setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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