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Global Imports of Breathing Appliances and Gas Masks Recorded the Highest Growth Before the COVID-19 Pandemic

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Breathing Appliances And Gas Masks – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global Trade of Breathing Appliances and Gas Masks  2013-2018

In 2018, the amount of breathing appliances and gas masks exported worldwide totaled $1.7B (IndexBox estimates). The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 15% year-to-year. In that year, global breathing appliances exports reached their peak.

Exports by Country

The U.S. ($375M), Germany ($332M) and the UK ($279M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for 57% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, China, Poland, Australia, Taiwan, Chinese, Canada, Russia, South Korea and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Poland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2018, the average breathing appliances export price amounted to $64,941 per tonne, going up by 6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for breathing appliances and gas masks reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($109,043 per tonne), while Mexico ($12,629 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 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.

Imports by Country

In value terms, the U.S. ($232M), Germany ($187M) and Canada ($96M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined 30% share of global imports. The UK, France, Australia, China, Denmark, the Netherlands, South Korea, Chile and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Denmark recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average breathing appliances import price stood at $61,064 per tonne in 2018, growing by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the last five-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 8.7% year-to-year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Australia ($85,291 per tonne), while Indonesia ($26,559 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Chlorine Trade Totaled $160M

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Chlorine – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global Chlorine Exports 2014-2018

In 2018, the global exports of chlorine totaled 547K tonnes, going down by -9.6% against the previous year. Overall, chlorine exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 605K tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, chlorine exports stood at $160M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Canada (157K tonnes), distantly followed by France (82K tonnes), the U.S. (51K tonnes) and Romania (32K tonnes) were the largest exporters of chlorine, together making up 59% of total exports. Mexico (24K tonnes), Germany (23K tonnes), Thailand (19K tonnes), Poland (19K tonnes), Japan (14K tonnes), South Korea (12K tonnes), Austria (11K tonnes) and Colombia (11K tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Japan, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chlorine supplying countries worldwide were Canada ($31M), the U.S. ($20M) and France ($14M), together accounting for 41% of global exports.

The U.S. recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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

In 2018, the average chlorine export price amounted to $292 per tonne, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last four-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($898 per tonne), while Romania ($102 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Country

The U.S. represented the major importer of chlorine imported in the world, with the volume of imports reaching 189K tonnes, which was approx. 33% of total imports in 2018. Germany (63K tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 11% share, followed by Mexico (7.5%), Hungary (5.6%) and Switzerland (4.6%). The following importers – Malaysia (16K tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (13K tonnes), Belgium (11K tonnes), China (11K tonnes), the Philippines (10K tonnes), Italy (10K tonnes) and Portugal (9.3K tonnes) – together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to chlorine imports into the U.S. stood at -3.3%. At the same time, Mexico (+83.9%), Malaysia (+59.4%), China (+35.3%), Taiwan, Chinese (+24.7%), Germany (+16.6%), Portugal (+16.2%) and the Philippines (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +83.9% from 2014-2018. By contrast, Hungary (-7.1%), Belgium (-8.5%), Switzerland (-9.4%) and Italy (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+6.9 p.p.), Germany (+5.1 p.p.) and Malaysia (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2014-2018, the share of Hungary (-1.9 p.p.), Switzerland (-2.2 p.p.) and the U.S. (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($37M) constitutes the largest market for imported chlorine worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($13M), with a 7.4% share of global imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.1% share.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. stood at +1.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.5% per year) and Mexico (+57.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chlorine import price stood at $307 per tonne in 2018, growing by 4.3% against the previous year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($981 per tonne), while Hungary ($83 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Unmanufactured Tobacco Market – Exports form Brazil Declined for the Sixth Year in a Row to $1.9B in 2018

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Unmanufactured Tobacco – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Brazil, the world’s largest supplier of tobacco, is plagued by falling demand. Exports from this country have been steadily declining for six consecutive years, from $ 3.2 billion in 2012 to $ 1.9 billion in 2018.

From 2007-2018, the global market rose at an average annual rate of +2.0% to reach $24.6B. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Consumption by Country

China (2.2M tonnes) remains the largest unmanufactured tobacco consuming country worldwide, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, unmanufactured tobacco consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (565K tonnes), fourfold. Brazil (321K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.1% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+4.3% per year) and Brazil (+2.8% per year).

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. 2.5M tonnes of tobacco (unmanufactured) were exported worldwide; reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, unmanufactured tobacco exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by 6.6% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 2.8M tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports stood at $11.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (449K tonnes), distantly followed by Belgium (228K tonnes), China (203K tonnes), India (186K tonnes), Malawi (173K tonnes), Zimbabwe (172K tonnes) and the U.S. (153K tonnes) were the main exporters of tobacco (unmanufactured), together achieving 63% of total exports. Italy (75K tonnes), Mozambique (70K tonnes), Turkey (68K tonnes), Argentina (64K tonnes) and Germany (59K tonnes) occupied a minor share 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 Belgium, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($1.9B), Belgium ($1.2B) and the U.S. ($1B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising 36% of global exports.

Belgium experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $4,582 per tonne in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for tobacco (unmanufactured) reached their peak figure at $4,874 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,076 per tonne), while India ($3,249 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global PVC Panel Market – U.S. Imports Hit a New Record of $3.6B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global PVC Panel Trade 2014-2018

In 2018, approx. 4.4B square meters of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics were imported worldwide; surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a strong increase from 2014 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plastic panel imports increased by +59.3% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17% year-to-year. The global imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic panel imports amounted to $9.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated prominent growth from 2014 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, plastic panel imports increased by +53.3% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% y-o-y. In that year, global plastic panel imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

PVC Panel Imports by Country

The U.S. was the key importer of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics imported in the world, with the volume of imports reaching 1.2B square meters, which was approx. 27% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Germany (432M square meters), France (261M square meters), Canada (230M square meters), the UK (206M square meters) and the Netherlands (206M square meters), together achieving a 30% share of total imports. Belgium (130M square meters) and Australia (106M square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. was also the fastest-growing in terms of the floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics imports, with a CAGR of +29.4% from 2014 to 2018. At the same time, Canada (+18.7%), Australia (+18.0%), the Netherlands (+14.4%), Belgium (+13.9%), Germany (+11.7%), the UK (+9.3%) and France (+9.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the U.S. (+17 p.p.), Germany (+3.5 p.p.), Canada (+2.6 p.p.), the Netherlands (+1.9 p.p.) and France (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($3.6B) constitutes the largest market for imported floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics worldwide, comprising 37% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($747M), with a 7.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 5.6% share.

In the U.S., plastic panel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +31.7% over the period from 2014-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+6.1% per year) and Canada (+12.9% per year).

PVC Panel Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average plastic panel import price amounted to $2.2 per square meter, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the plastic panel import price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. The global import price peaked at $2.3 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($3.1 per square meter), while the Netherlands ($1.7 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

PVC Panel Exports by Country

China dominates plastic panel exports structure, finishing at 3.4B square meters, which was near 66% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by South Korea (391M square meters) and Belgium (292M square meters), together comprising a 13% share of total exports. The following exporters – Germany (163M square meters), Luxembourg (105M square meters) and France (88M square meters) – together made up 6.8% of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports, with a CAGR of +20.6% from 2014 to 2018. At the same time, Germany (+9.6%), Belgium (+8.7%), South Korea (+7.5%) and Luxembourg (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, France (-2.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2014 to 2018, the share of China, South Korea and Belgium increased by +35%, +1.9% and +1.6% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($4.3B) remains the largest plastic panel supplier worldwide, comprising 50% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($749M), with a 8.6% share of global exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 6.6% share.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Grain Consumption in Africa Continues Rising

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Africa – Grain – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the grain market in Africa amounted to $109B in 2018, picking up by 9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2014 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of grain consumption in 2018 were Egypt (44M tonnes), Nigeria (31M tonnes) and Ethiopia (26M tonnes), together comprising 37% of total consumption. These countries were followed by Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Mali, Sudan, Kenya, Niger and Tunisia, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Market Forecast to 2030

Driven by increasing demand for grain in Africa, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 366M tonnes by the end of 2030.

Production in Africa

The grain production totaled 201M tonnes in 2018, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2014 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. The volume of grain production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms of grain output was largely conditioned by a slight increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of grain production in 2018 were Nigeria (26M tonnes), Ethiopia (25M tonnes) and Egypt (22M tonnes), together accounting for 37% of total production. South Africa, Morocco, Tanzania, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Harvested Area and Yield in Africa

In 2018, the grain harvested area in Africa amounted to 125M ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The average yield of grain in Africa stood at 1.6 tonne per ha, flattening at the previous year.

Exports in Africa

In 2018, the grain exports in Africa stood at 2.3M tonnes, growing by 14% against the previous year. In value terms, grain exports stood at $720M (IndexBox estimates).

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of grain exported in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for 1.2M tonnes, which was near 52% of total exports in 2018. Uganda (471K tonnes) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tanzania (212K tonnes) and Zambia (144K tonnes). All these countries together occupied near 36% share of total exports. Kenya (70K tonnes), Sudan (46K tonnes) and Burkina Faso (44K tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -17.0% from 2014 to 2018. At the same time, Kenya (+64.3%), Uganda (+37.8%), Tanzania (+32.4%), Zambia (+10.8%) and Sudan (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kenya emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +64.3% from 2014-2018. By contrast, Burkina Faso (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uganda (+15 p.p.), Tanzania (+6.2 p.p.), Kenya (+2.6 p.p.) and Zambia (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -57.6% from 2014 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($407M) remains the largest grain supplier in Africa, comprising 56% of total grain exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Uganda ($94M), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 10% share.

In South Africa, grain exports plunged by an average annual rate of -13.9% over the period from 2014-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uganda (+27.8% per year) and Tanzania (+32.0% per year).

Imports in Africa

In 2018, approx. 73M tonnes of grain were imported in Africa; increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. In value terms, grain imports amounted to $15B (IndexBox estimates).

Imports by Country

In 2018, Egypt (22M tonnes), distantly followed by Algeria (14M tonnes), Morocco (6.8M tonnes), Nigeria (5M tonnes) and Tunisia (3.5M tonnes) were the key importers of grain, together achieving 70% of total imports. The following importers – Libya (3M tonnes), Sudan (2.9M tonnes), Kenya (2.4M tonnes), South Africa (2.2M tonnes) and Zimbabwe (1.2M tonnes) – together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Zimbabwe, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($4.1B), Algeria ($2.6B) and Morocco ($1.4B), with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Tunisia, Sudan, Libya, Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Ferro-Chromium Exports Peaked at $9B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Ferro-Chromium – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. 7.2M tonnes of ferro-chromium were exported worldwide; going up by 6.2% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of 26% year-to-year. The global exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. In value terms, ferro-chromium exports totaled $9B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the largest exporter of ferro-chromium exported in the world, with the volume of exports reaching 3.7M tonnes, which was near 51% of total exports in 2018. Kazakhstan (1,313K tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 18% share, followed by India (11%). Finland (282K tonnes), Russia (278K tonnes), Zimbabwe (247K tonnes) and Turkey (119K tonnes) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Finland (+9.9%), India (+5.9%), Turkey (+2.5%) and Zimbabwe (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2007-2018. Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (-2.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period.

In value terms, the largest ferro-chromium supplying countries worldwide were South Africa ($3.6B), Kazakhstan ($2B) and India ($1.1B), together accounting for 74% of global exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Finland, Zimbabwe and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 16%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ferro-chromium export price stood at $1,261 per tonne in 2018, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last eleven-year period.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($2,322 per tonne), while South Africa ($988 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports 2007-2018

Global imports amounted to 7.1M tonnes in 2018, jumping by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, ferro-chromium imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global ferro-chromium imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. In value terms, ferro-chromium imports stood at $9.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (1.8M tonnes), distantly followed by the U.S. (829K tonnes), Japan (788K tonnes), South Korea (595K tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (441K tonnes) and Belgium (349K tonnes) represented the major importers of ferro-chromium, together achieving 67% of total imports. Mozambique (317K tonnes), Italy (301K tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (284K tonnes), Germany (279K tonnes), Spain (197K tonnes) and Indonesia (189K tonnes) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to ferro-chromium imports into China stood at +3.3%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+58.1%), Indonesia (+56.3%), the U.S. (+7.1%) and South Korea (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +58.1% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Spain (-1.3%), Japan (-1.8%), Belgium (-2.5%), Italy (-3.0%), Taiwan, Chinese (-4.0%), Germany (-4.8%) and Mozambique (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China, the U.S., the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and South Korea increased by +7.5%, +6.2%, +6.2%, +2.6% and +2.4% percentage points, while Belgium (-1.6 p.p.), Italy (-1.7 p.p.), Taiwan, Chinese (-2.3 p.p.), Japan (-2.5 p.p.), Germany (-2.8 p.p.) and Mozambique (-4 p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.8B), Japan ($1.2B) and the U.S. ($1.2B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for 47% of global imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Germany, Taiwan, Chinese, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Mozambique, Spain and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average ferro-chromium import price amounted to $1,288 per tonne, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, ferro-chromium import price increased by +35.2% against 2016 indices.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,757 per tonne), while Mozambique ($824 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Ethanol Market – the U.S. Emerged as the World’s Largest and Fastest-growing Supplier

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Ethyl Alcohol – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global Ethyl Alcohol Trade 2007-2018

In 2018, the amount of ethyl alcohol exported worldwide amounted to 17B litres, going up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, ethanol exports increased by +79.8% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ethanol exports stood at $8.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. In general, the total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, ethanol exports increased by +21.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of 60% year-to-year. In that year, global ethanol exports reached their peak of $9.7B. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of global ethanol exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. was the largest exporter of ethyl alcohol exported in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at 7.8B litres, which was approx. 45% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Brazil (1.6B litres), the Netherlands (1.2B litres), France (0.9B litres) and Pakistan (0.8B litres), together generating a 27% share of total exports. Hungary (550M litres), Belgium (535M litres), the UK (449M litres), Germany (432M litres) and South Africa (278M litres) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The U.S. was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ethyl alcohol exports, with a CAGR of +25.6% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Hungary (+22.6%), the Netherlands (+10.9%), Pakistan (+10.6%), Germany (+9.4%), Belgium (+7.6%), the UK (+7.4%), France (+6.7%) and South Africa (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth.

By contrast, Brazil (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The U.S. (+42 p.p.), the Netherlands (+4.9 p.p.), Pakistan (+3 p.p.), Hungary (+2.8 p.p.), France (+2.8 p.p.), Belgium (+1.7 p.p.) and Germany (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by -5.3% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($2.8B) remains the largest ethanol supplier worldwide, comprising 32% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($892M), with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.4% share.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (2,270M litres), Canada (1,626M litres), Germany (1,321M litres), the U.S. (1,318M litres), the Netherlands (1,056M litres), Japan (875M litres), the UK (683M litres), India (571M litres), South Korea (422M litres), the Philippines (415M litres), the United Arab Emirates (383M litres) and France (271M litres) was the largest importer of ethyl alcohol imported in the world, committing 74% of total import.

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

In value terms, Germany ($832M), Brazil ($777M) and the U.S. ($705M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined 28% share of global imports. The Netherlands, Canada, Japan, the UK, India, the Philippines, South Korea, France and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

The Philippines recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ethanol import price stood at $0.5 per litre in 2018, waning by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the ethanol import price continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by 19% y-o-y. The global import price peaked at $0.8 per litre in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($0.7 per litre), while Brazil ($0.3 per litre) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Dry Bean Market 2020 – Key Insights

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Dry Bean – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The global dry bean market revenue amounted to $30.1B in 2018, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, dry bean consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.7% year-to-year. In that year, the global dry bean market attained its peak level of $31B. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the global dry bean market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of dry bean consumption in 2018 were India (6.9M tonnes), Myanmar (3.9M tonnes) and Brazil (2.8M tonnes), together accounting for 36% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Niger, the U.S., Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya, Uganda, China and Burkina Faso, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of dry bean consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by China, while dry bean consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($6.9B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar ($2.7B). It was followed by Nigeria.

The countries with the highest levels of dry bean per capita consumption in 2018 were Niger (111 kg per person), Myanmar (72 kg per person) and Burkina Faso (35 kg per person).

Market Forecast to 2030

Driven by increasing demand for dry bean worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 48M tonnes by the end of 2030.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of dry bean production in 2018 were India (6.2M tonnes), Myanmar (4.9M tonnes) and Brazil (2.9M tonnes), with a combined 37% share of global production. Nigeria, Niger, the U.S., Tanzania, China, Mexico, Uganda, Kenya and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of dry bean production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Niger, while dry bean production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Harvested Area 2014-2018

In 2018, approx. 48M ha of beans (dry) were harvested worldwide; going down by -3.2% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2014 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when harvested area increased by 8.8% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to dry bean production reached its maximum at 49M ha in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Yield 2014-2018

In 2018, the global average dry bean yield amounted to 788 kg per ha, jumping by 3.9% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2014 to 2018. In 2018, the average dry bean yield reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports 2014-2018

Global exports amounted to 3.9M tonnes in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

In value terms, dry bean exports amounted to $3.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

Myanmar was the key exporter of beans (dry) exported in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to 1M tonnes, which was approx. 27% of total exports in 2018. The U.S. (439K tonnes) held an 11% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (10%), Argentina (8.9%) and Canada (8.8%). Brazil (162K tonnes), Ethiopia (136K tonnes), Egypt (102K tonnes), Nicaragua (83K tonnes), Australia (75K tonnes) and Kyrgyzstan (75K tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2014 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to dry bean exports from Myanmar stood at +11.1%. At the same time, Brazil (+25.7%), Australia (+24.2%), Kyrgyzstan (+19.2%), Argentina (+8.3%), Egypt (+4.8%), Nicaragua (+4.2%) and Canada (+3.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.7% from 2014-2018. By contrast, the U.S. (-2.5%), China (-5.7%) and Ethiopia (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Myanmar (+9.1 p.p.), Brazil (+2.5 p.p.) and Argentina (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Ethiopia and China saw its share reduced by -2.3% and -2.7% from 2014 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dry bean supplying countries worldwide were China ($573M), Myanmar ($570M) and the U.S. ($390M), with a combined 47% share of global exports. Canada, Argentina, Egypt, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, Australia and Kyrgyzstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Australia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dry bean export price stood at $831 per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dry bean export price continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 0.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for beans (dry) attained their maximum at $1,083 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($1,422 per tonne), while Myanmar ($548 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Cheese and Curd Market in the Middle East – Saudi Arabia Continues to Be the Largest and Fastest Growing Market

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Middle East – Cheese and Сurd – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the cheese and curd market in the Middle East amounted to $5.5B in 2018, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. In that year, the cheese and curd market attained its peak level of $5.6B. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the cheese and curd market remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of cheese and curd consumption in 2018 were Saudi Arabia (377K tonnes), Iran (237K tonnes) and Turkey (202K tonnes), with a combined 57% share of total consumption.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of cheese and curd consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia, while cheese and curd consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($1.6B), Israel ($826M) and Turkey ($674M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, with a combined 56% share of the total market.

The countries with the highest levels of cheese and curd per capita consumption in 2018 were Israel (17 kg per person), Lebanon (13 kg per person) and Saudi Arabia (11 kg per person).

Market Forecast to 2030

Driven by increasing demand for cheese and curd in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 1.8M tonnes by the end of 2030.

Production in the Middle East

The cheese and curd production stood at 1.1M tonnes in 2018, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2013 to 2018.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of cheese and curd production in 2018 were Turkey (244K tonnes), Iran (238K tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (237K tonnes), together accounting for 68% of total production.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of cheese and curd production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia, while cheese and curd production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the Middle East

In 2018, the amount of cheese and curd imported in the Middle East amounted to 510K tonnes, surging by 33% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, cheese and curd imports reached their peak figure at 520K tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports totaled $2.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the key importer of cheese and curd imported in the Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at 172K tonnes, which was near 34% of total imports in 2018. Iraq (54K tonnes) occupied an 11% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (8.8%), Lebanon (8.3%), Yemen (7.8%), Kuwait (7.5%) and Jordan (6.4%).

From 2013 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to cheese and curd imports into Saudi Arabia stood at +5.1%. At the same time, Jordan (+7.1%), Yemen (+5.6%) and Iraq (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +7.1% from 2013-2018. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Lebanon (-2.0%) and Kuwait (-13.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+7.5 p.p.), Jordan (+1.9 p.p.) and Yemen (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2013-2018, the share of Kuwait (-7.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($626M) constitutes the largest market for imported cheese and curd in the Middle East, comprising 30% of total cheese and curd imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($214M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 9.9% share.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-3.2% per year) and Iraq (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The cheese and curd import price in the Middle East stood at $4,094 per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cheese and curd import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked at $4,323 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($4,929 per tonne), while Yemen ($3,083 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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The Netherlands and China Are the Main Suppliers of Ginger into Russia

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Demand and prices for ginger have skyrocketed in recent weeks, driven by the faith of Russian citizens in its miraculous properties to fight coronavirus.

According to the IndexBox’s report ‘Russian Federation – Ginger – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’, the revenue of the ginger market in Russia was estimated at $26M in 2018. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Since ginger is not grown in Russia, demand in the local market was fully covered by import supplies.

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2018, the ginger imports into Russia amounted to 11K tonnes, going up by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, ginger imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, ginger imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ginger imports amounted to $26M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (3.9K tonnes), China (2.5K tonnes) and Brazil (1.1K tonnes) were the main suppliers of ginger imports to Russia, together comprising 70% of total imports. Belgium, Belarus, Nigeria and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (+127.0% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ginger suppliers to Russia were China ($9.4M), the Netherlands ($8.5M) and Brazil ($2.9M), together comprising 80% of total imports. Belgium, Thailand, Nigeria and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Belarus (+105.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average ginger import price amounted to $2,444 per tonne, falling by -7% against the previous year. In general, the import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of 79% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $3,359 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($3,842 per tonne), while the price for Belarus ($449 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform