United Kingdom: Cadmium Market 2025

Cadmium Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK cadmium market decreased by -10.3% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Cadmium consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cadmium Production in the UK

In value terms, cadmium production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cadmium Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of cadmium and articles thereof exported from the UK shrank slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 115%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 193%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for cadmium exports from the UK, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, cadmium exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland amounted to +35.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+39.2% per year) and France (+21.1% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for cadmium and articles thereof exports from the UK, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan amounted to +28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+19.9% per year) and Switzerland (+15.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cadmium export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -32.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Germany (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cadmium Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of cadmium and articles thereof, when their volume increased by 6.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 294% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) was the main cadmium supplier to the UK, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, cadmium imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +8.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium and articles thereof to the UK, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +75.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cadmium import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -41.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 379% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

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 Germany ($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 Germany (+36.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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