Eastern Asia: Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the antimony market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony consumption, however, 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. The level of antimony consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Antimony Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, antimony production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, antimony production continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of antimony production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

China (X tons) remains the largest antimony producing country in Eastern Asia, accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at -X%.

Antimony Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2018, the amount of antimony exported in Eastern Asia totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony exports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, antimony exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, antimony exports attained their maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Japan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China, Hong Kong SAR (-X p.p.), China (-X p.p.) and Japan (-X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest antimony supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total antimony exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and China, Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the antimony export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Antimony Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2018, the antimony imports in Eastern Asia stood at X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, antimony imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The imports of the one major importers of antimony, namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the antimony imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly, 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 Eastern Asia.

In China, antimony imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018.

Import Prices by Country

The antimony import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the antimony import price continues to indicate a strong expansion. 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.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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