South-Eastern Asia: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, the Southeast Asian market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Singapore (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Myanmar (X%). Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a X% share.

In Vietnam, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Singapore (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide imports into Indonesia stood at X%. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and Myanmar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Philippines (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Thailand (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Singapore ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import 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 importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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