Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 186.9 kt | $2.64/kg |
| Japan | 150.7 kt | $2.49/kg |
| Saudi Arabia | 142.1 kt | $2.36/kg |
| United Arab Emirates | 133.2 kt | $1.90/kg |
| South Africa | 130.7 kt | $0.64/kg |
| Philippines | 109.0 kt | $0.88/kg |
| Mexico | 77.6 kt | $2.39/kg |
| South Korea | 66.6 kt | $2.19/kg |
| Singapore | 56.3 kt | $2.02/kg |
| Qatar | 38.4 kt | $1.82/kg |
| Ghana | 38.2 kt | $1.74/kg |
| Chile | 37.4 kt | $2.40/kg |
| Oman | 36.2 kt | $1.86/kg |
| Guinea | 30.8 kt | $1.15/kg |
| Angola | 30.4 kt | $1.08/kg |
Green: best opportunity to sell (highest avg FOB price).