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United Kingdom: Cadmium Market 2024

Cadmium Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK cadmium market increased by 92% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cadmium Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, overseas shipments of cadmium increased by 463% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cadmium exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) was the main destination for cadmium exports from the UK, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, cadmium exports to Brazil exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Brazil amounted to +486.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+56.6% per year) and the United States (+139.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the key foreign market for cadmium exports from the UK, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brazil stood at +227.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (+53.3% per year) and the United States (+33.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cadmium export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -43% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cadmium Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, the amount of cadmium imported into the UK skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 102% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cadmium imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of cadmium imports to the UK, together accounting for 100% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest cadmium suppliers to the UK were Belgium ($X), Peru ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

Peru, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cadmium import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 88%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cadmium in the world?

The country with the largest volume of cadmium consumption was China, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, cadmium consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of cadmium in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cadmium production in 2020 were China, South Korea and Kazakhstan, with a combined 59% share of global production. Japan, Canada, Russia, Mexico, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Peru, the United States and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

What are the leading suppliers of cadmium to the UK?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to the UK.

What are the leading importers of cadmium from the UK?

In value terms, the largest markets for cadmium exported from the UK were Brazil, Switzerland and the United States, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

What is the average export price for cadmium in the UK?

In 2020, the average cadmium export price amounted to $4,566 per ton, with a decrease of -50.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cadmium in the UK?

The average cadmium import price stood at $2,841 per ton in 2020, waning by -14.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cadmium market in the UK. 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
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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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