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Sodium Carbonate Market Size in China
The Chinese sodium carbonate market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Sodium Carbonate Production in China
In value terms, sodium carbonate production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Sodium Carbonate Exports
Exports from China
After two years of decline, overseas shipments of sodium carbonate increased by 187% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sodium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Vietnam (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of sodium carbonate exports from China, with a combined 27% share of total exports. Indonesia, South Africa, Brazil, the Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for sodium carbonate exported from China were Vietnam ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 29% share of total exports. Indonesia, Brazil, the Philippines, Nigeria, South Korea, Malaysia, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of +73.7%, 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 sodium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sodium carbonate export price increased by +98.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Bangladesh (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Sodium Carbonate Imports
Imports into China
In 2022, the amount of sodium carbonate imported into China shrank remarkably to X tons, declining by -52.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3,958% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, sodium carbonate imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 2,960% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
The United States (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of sodium carbonate imports to China, with a combined 78% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +301.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest sodium carbonate suppliers to China were the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising 78% of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +263.6%, saw 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
The average sodium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sodium carbonate import price increased by +95.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+38.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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