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Zirconium Market Size in Malaysia
The Malaysian zirconium market fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.
Zirconium Production in Malaysia
In value terms, zirconium production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Zirconium production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Zirconium Exports
Exports from Malaysia
In 2022, approx. X tons of zirconium were exported from Malaysia; rising by 613% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, zirconium exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13,665% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for zirconium exports from Malaysia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled +38.0%.
In value terms, Indonesia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for zirconium exports from Malaysia.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia stood at +57.4%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average zirconium export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -67.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23,912% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Indonesia.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Indonesia amounted to +14.1% per year.
Zirconium Imports
Imports into Malaysia
In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of zirconium, when their volume decreased by -46% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 859% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, zirconium imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 755% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest zirconium supplier to Malaysia, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, zirconium imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X kg), with a 1.5% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +84.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+55.1% per year) and the United States (+37.8% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zirconium to Malaysia, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 0.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +79.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+39.5% per year) and the United States (+14.7% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average zirconium import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 68% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 137%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+112.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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