Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia - 2021

Contents:

1. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia (CIF) - 2021
2. Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia
4. Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia (CIF) - 2021

The average import price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds stood at $9.9M per ton in December 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2021 an increase of 81% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $17,625 per kg; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($17.9M per ton), while the price for Japan ($5.7M per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds amounted to $5,543,604 per ton, waning by -46.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $11,074,143 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($7,456,833 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($1,334,404 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 Switzerland (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds increased by 22% to 2.5 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured imports contracted to $20M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.9%.

Top Suppliers of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured to Malaysia in 2022:

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (971.0 kg)
2. Japan (915.0 kg)
3. Singapore (417.0 kg)
4. Switzerland (185.0 kg)
5. China (18.0 kg)

Exports of Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured in Malaysia

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactureds decreased by -27.4% to 244 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 833%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 336 kg, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, metals; iridium, osmium, ruthenium, semi-manufactured exports shrank dramatically to $1.1M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 401% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.9M, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Metals; Iridium, Osmium, Ruthenium, Semi-Manufactured from Malaysia in 2022:

1. United States (285.0 kg)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (43.0 kg)
3. Japan (6.0 kg)
4. Switzerland (6.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform