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Hong Kong SAR, China: Cadmium Market 2024

Cadmium Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

After ten years of growth, the Hong Kong cadmium market decreased by -0.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Cadmium Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, cadmium production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 215%. Cadmium production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cadmium Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of cadmium decreased by -40.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, cadmium exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 479% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cadmium exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, cadmium exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+62.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for cadmium exported from Hong Kong SAR worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +45.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average cadmium export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 58%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 China (-5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cadmium Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, approx. X tons of cadmium were imported into Hong Kong SAR; increasing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 454%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 155%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest cadmium supplier to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, cadmium imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled +55.9%.

In value terms, the largest cadmium suppliers to Hong Kong SAR were South Korea ($X) and China ($X).

South Korea, with a CAGR of +63.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average cadmium import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 118% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cadmium in the world?

China remains the largest cadmium consuming country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, cadmium consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of cadmium in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cadmium production in 2020 were China, South Korea and Kazakhstan, with a combined 59% share of global production. Japan, Canada, Russia, Mexico, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Peru, the United States and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

What are the leading suppliers of cadmium to Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, South Korea and China constituted the largest cadmium suppliers to Hong Kong SAR.

What are the leading importers of cadmium from Hong Kong SAR, China?

In value terms, the largest markets for cadmium exported from Hong Kong SAR were China, the United States and Brazil, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cadmium in Hong Kong SAR, China?

The average cadmium export price stood at $1,403 per ton in 2020, reducing by -13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cadmium in Hong Kong SAR, China?

In 2020, the average cadmium import price amounted to $3,525 per ton, with an increase of 8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cadmium market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023