EU: Cadmium Market 2024

Cadmium Market Size in the EU

The EU cadmium market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cadmium Production in the EU

In value terms, cadmium production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Cadmium Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of cadmium and articles thereof decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the six major exporters of cadmium and articles thereof, namely France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland and Bulgaria, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cadmium supplying countries in the European Union were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cadmium export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cadmium Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of cadmium and articles thereof imported in the European Union soared to X tons, surging by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cadmium imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest cadmium importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cadmium import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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