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Malaysia: Tantalum Market 2024

Tantalum Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian tantalum market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 33% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Tantalum consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tantalum Production in Malaysia

In value terms, tantalum production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Tantalum production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Tantalum Exports

Exports from Malaysia

After seven years of growth, shipments abroad of tantalum decreased by -8.3% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 191%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, tantalum exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for tantalum exports from Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +9.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for tantalum exports from Malaysia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +7.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tantalum export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of less than 0.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -1.5% per year.

Tantalum Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Tantalum imports into Malaysia soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 21% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 305%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tantalum imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 590% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest tantalum supplier to Malaysia, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, tantalum imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +19.3%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tantalum to Malaysia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +14.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average tantalum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-2.2%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for tantalum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany and Rwanda, with a combined 49% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by the United States, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, El Salvador, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Australia and Israel, which together accounted for a further 42%.

What are the largest producers of tantalum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany and Rwanda, with a combined 48% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of tantalum to Malaysia?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of tantalum to Malaysia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 23% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of tantalum from Malaysia?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for tantalum exports from Malaysia.

What is the average export price for tantalum in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average tantalum export price amounted to $262,687 per ton, shrinking by -21.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for tantalum in Malaysia?

The average tantalum import price stood at $30,454 per ton in 2021, rising by 7.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the tantalum market in Malaysia. 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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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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