Latin America and the Caribbean: Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the antimony market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony consumption continues to indicate a temperate deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of antimony consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, antimony production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, antimony production continues to indicate a noticeable drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of antimony production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries with the highest volumes of antimony production in 2018 were Bolivia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and British Virgin Islands (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of antimony production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Peru, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antimony Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

The exports amounted to X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, antimony exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) were the key exporters of antimony in 2018, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. British Virgin Islands (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Mexico (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Peru, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X) emerged as the largest antimony supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total antimony exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by British Virgin Islands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a X% share.

In Peru, antimony exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: British Virgin Islands (X% per year) and Bolivia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the antimony export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the antimony export price, however, continues to indicate a mild deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was British Virgin Islands ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Antimony Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2018, approx. X tons of antimony were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, antimony imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of antimony imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antimony imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, antimony imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bolivia (X tons) and Cuba (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Ecuador (X kg) and Brazil (X kg) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony imports into Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Venezuela (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Venezuela emerged as the fastest-growing importer in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Cuba experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%), Bolivia (-X%) and Brazil (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.) and Venezuela (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2018, the share of Brazil (-X p.p.) and Bolivia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Venezuela ($X) and Ecuador ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Venezuela recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The antimony import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the antimony import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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