U.S. - Zirconium Ores and Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Zirconium Ores and Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States
  4. Exports of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States

Price for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average zirconium ore and concentrate import price stood at $1,989 per ton in 2022, jumping by 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zirconium ore and concentrate import price increased by +22.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($5,807 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($1,715 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average zirconium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $735 per ton, waning by -78.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 30% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $3,656 per ton. From December 2022 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($4,625 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($316 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States

Zirconium ore and concentrate imports into the United States surged to 54K tons in 2022, with an increase of 91% compared with 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate imports skyrocketed to $108M in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Australia9.313.014.150.075.2%
South Africa32.511.114.537.85.2%
Senegal11.08.111.315.812.8%
Others4.03.54.64.86.3%
Total56.735.744.410824.0%

Top Suppliers of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate to the United States in 2022:

  1. Australia (24.6K tons)
  2. South Africa (22.0K tons)
  3. Senegal (6.9K tons)

Exports of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States

Zirconium ore and concentrate exports from the United States declined modestly to 16K tons in 2022, reducing by -3.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic decline.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate exports skyrocketed to $36M in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep slump.

Export of Zirconium Ore and Concentrate in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India4.08.13.67.221.6%
Mexico3.27.14.56.929.2%
Canada5.34.73.25.83.1%
China31.94.47.63.4-52.6%
France2.71.61.92.92.4%
Belgium2.10.92.02.78.7%
Japan3.72.61.31.6-24.4%
Germany0.30.10.51.363.0%
Chile2.21.20.5N/A-52.3%
MalaysiaN/A1.4N/AN/A0%
Others2.83.53.34.416.3%
Total58.235.628.436.3-14.6%

Top Export Markets for Zirconium Ore and Concentrate from the United States in 2022:

  1. India (3.5K tons)
  2. China (3.3K tons)
  3. Mexico (2.8K tons)
  4. Canada (2.4K tons)
  5. France (0.9K tons)
  6. Belgium (0.8K tons)
  7. Germany (0.7K tons)
  8. Japan (0.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2023
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      3. Market Value, 2012–2023
      4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
      7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
      16. Export Prices And Growth
      17. Market Size And Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports And Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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