Hong Kong SAR, China: Arsenic Market 2025

Arsenic Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the Hong Kong arsenic market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Arsenic consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Arsenic Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, arsenic production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Arsenic Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, overseas shipments of arsenic decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, arsenic exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. 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 attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for arsenic exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, arsenic exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for arsenic exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average arsenic export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Arsenic Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

After seven years of growth, purchases abroad of arsenic decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, arsenic imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main arsenic supplier to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of arsenic to Hong Kong SAR.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average arsenic import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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