China - Bismuth - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingChina's Bismuth Exports Drop 35% to $32M in 2023
China Bismuth Exports
In 2023, overseas shipments of bismuth decreased by -41.1% to 3.6K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. The exports peaked at 8.1K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, bismuth exports shrank rapidly to $32M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $181M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Bismuth in China (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| United States | 16.5 | 40.7 | 23.0 | 15.5 | 17.6 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Germany | 7.2 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 14.1 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 13.3 | 13.8 | 7.3 |
| Netherlands | 3.4 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| India | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Thailand | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Japan | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Mexico | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 2.1 | 23.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Hong Kong | 5.8 | 3.7 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 12.6 | 10.5 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Belgium | 64.9 | 85.5 | 34.2 | 13.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | N/A |
| Others | 6.1 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 4.9 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 8.3 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Total | 111 | 181 | 97.7 | 61.8 | 51.6 | 41.4 | 32.3 | 27.3 | 49.4 | 49.1 | 32.1 |
Exports by Country
the United States (959 tons), the Netherlands (816 tons) and Germany (749 tons) were the main destinations of bismuth exports from China, together accounting for 70% of total exports. India, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Hong Kong and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +137.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($7.7M), Germany ($7.3M) and the Netherlands ($6.5M) were the largest markets for bismuth exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 67% of total exports. India, Thailand, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +114.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the bismuth price stood at $8,901 per ton (FOB, China), increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 20%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $22,436 per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($15,984 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($5,839 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bismuth market in China. 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.
Product coverage:
Country coverage:
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
-
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
-
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
-
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
-
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
-
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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 Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
-
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO -
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
-
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
