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- Talc and Steatite Price in China (FOB) - 2023
- Talc and Steatite Price in China (CIF) - 2023
- Talc and Steatite Exports in China
- Talc and Steatite Imports in China
Talc and Steatite Price in China (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $206 per ton, dropping by -22.7% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 74% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $296 per ton. From November 2022 to September 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($340 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($92.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Talc and Steatite Price in China (CIF) - 2023
The average talc and steatite import price stood at $502 per ton in September 2023, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, talc and steatite import price decreased by -7.8% against July 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 32% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $544 per ton in July 2023; however, from August 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($3,500 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($132 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Talc and Steatite Exports in China
In 2022, the amount of talc and steatite exported from China fell to 668K tons, dropping by -7.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 725K tons, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, talc and steatite exports shrank to $157M in 2022. In general, exports showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $171M, and then shrank in the following year.
Export of Talc and Steatite in China (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Japan | 56.1 | 40.8 | 54.5 | 48.4 | -4.8% |
Thailand | 27.8 | 19.2 | 25.0 | 22.0 | -7.5% |
South Korea | 17.5 | 14.8 | 18.8 | 18.1 | 1.1% |
Indonesia | 13.8 | 12.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | -0.2% |
Vietnam | 5.4 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 21.1% |
United States | 8.3 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 2.0% |
Malaysia | 6.6 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | -5.9% |
Spain | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 10.1% |
Australia | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | -9.6% |
Philippines | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.5 | -10.6% |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 5.6 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
Others | 16.1 | 19.9 | 28.9 | 24.7 | 15.3% |
Total | 164 | 133 | 171 | 157 | -1.4% |
Top Export Markets for Talc and Steatite from China in 2022:
- Japan (125.2K tons)
- South Korea (107.3K tons)
- Indonesia (85.6K tons)
- Thailand (77.8K tons)
- Vietnam (41.1K tons)
- United States (36.2K tons)
- Malaysia (34.5K tons)
- Philippines (14.1K tons)
- Spain (10.5K tons)
- Australia (8.4K tons)
Talc and Steatite Imports in China
After two years of decline, overseas purchases of talc and steatite increased by 22% to 86K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease.
In value terms, talc and steatite imports expanded notably to $40M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
Import of Talc and Steatite in China (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Netherlands | 7.4 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 9.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 6.0 | -13.6% |
Italy | 1.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 39.3% |
United States | 5.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 4.5 | -3.5% |
India | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 133.1% |
France | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | -5.6% |
Finland | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 31.0% |
South Korea | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 | -17.2% |
Others | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -1.0% |
Total | 38.3 | 35.2 | 37.9 | 39.8 | 1.3% |
Top Suppliers of Talc and Steatite to China in 2022:
- Pakistan (32.1K tons)
- India (14.2K tons)
- Netherlands (10.2K tons)
- United States (7.4K tons)
- Italy (4.2K tons)
- South Korea (4.2K tons)
- Finland (3.7K tons)
- France (3.4K tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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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
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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
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- 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
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the talc and steatite market in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global talc and steatite market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global steatite market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the talc and steatite market in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in China.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global talc and steatite market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global steatite market.
In 2021, global talc production totalled 7.6M tons, rising by 2% compared to 2020. Demand from ceramic and paint industries declines, while talk consumption in rubber manufacturing grows.
The global talc and steatite market was hit severely by the pandemic, with the volume of the global trade dropping twofold in May 2020 and failing to recover. The decreases in the printing paper and cosmetics industries challenge the talc market, being partially offset by rising demand from the plastics industry. China appears to be less severely hit by the pandemic than the rest of the world, which points out the Chinese downstream industries to buoy the expected slight growth of the global talc market.
In 2016, the global talc and steatite market totalled X tons, growing over the last two years. Previously, the market volume markedly fluctuated in certain years, but as a result, the total market volume exceeded the initial level only by X%. Acco
Global talc imports amounted to X tons in 2016, surging by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- the trend p...
Global talc imports amounted to X tons in 2016, surging by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- the trend p...
In 2021, global talc production totalled 7.6M tons, rising by 2% compared to 2020. Demand from ceramic and paint industries declines, while talk consumption in rubber manufacturing grows.
The global talc and steatite market was hit severely by the pandemic, with the volume of the global trade dropping twofold in May 2020 and failing to recover. The decreases in the printing paper and cosmetics industries challenge the talc market, being partially offset by rising demand from the plastics industry. China appears to be less severely hit by the pandemic than the rest of the world, which points out the Chinese downstream industries to buoy the expected slight growth of the global talc market.
In 2016, the global talc and steatite market totalled X tons, growing over the last two years. Previously, the market volume markedly fluctuated in certain years, but as a result, the total market volume exceeded the initial level only by X%. Acco
Global talc imports amounted to X tons in 2016, surging by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- the trend p...
Global talc imports amounted to X tons in 2016, surging by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2016- the trend p...