Global Antimony Market 2020

Antimony Market Size

The global antimony market revenue amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The global antimony consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Production

In value terms, antimony production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, antimony production, however, continues to indicate a deep curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global antimony production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Production By Country

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of antimony production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, antimony production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Tajikistan (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, antimony production plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Tajikistan (+X% per year).

Antimony Exports

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of antimony exported worldwide amounted to X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, antimony exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, antimony exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, antimony exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global antimony exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) were the key exporters of antimony in 2018, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons) and Australia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Myanmar (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons), Peru (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Bolivia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Peru, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Tajikistan ($X) and Australia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of global exports. Italy, Tanzania, Turkey, Peru, Myanmar, Bolivia and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average antimony export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the antimony export price continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for antimony attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Antimony Imports

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X tons of antimony were imported worldwide; going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, antimony imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global antimony imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, antimony imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, antimony imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the major importer of antimony imported in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. Vietnam (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by India (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Thailand (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to antimony imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), India (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported antimony worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In China, antimony imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average antimony import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, antimony import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for antimony attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for antimony failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform