Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chile | 5.2 kt | $2.10/kg |
| Argentina | 4.5 kt | $1.96/kg |
| Uzbekistan | 1.4 kt | $1.43/kg |
| South Africa | 388 t | $2.94/kg |
| Turkey | 110 t | $1.49/kg |
| United States | 100 t | $2.98/kg |
| Iran | 92 t | $3.34/kg |
| Peru | 87 t | $2.58/kg |
| China | 26 t | $2.53/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).