Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2.48 Mt | $0.51/kg |
| United States | 1.04 Mt | $0.54/kg |
| Panama | 1.00 Mt | $0.56/kg |
| China | 214.0 kt | $0.48/kg |
| Liberia | 203.5 kt | $0.63/kg |
| Bahamas | 201.9 kt | $0.51/kg |
| Brazil | 167.7 kt | $0.80/kg |
| Marshall Islands | 165.5 kt | $0.63/kg |
| Togo | 160.1 kt | $0.73/kg |
| Virgin Islands (USA) | 127.3 kt | $0.45/kg |
| Portugal | 118.9 kt | $0.87/kg |
| Hong Kong | 67.8 kt | $0.64/kg |
| Dominican Republic | 55.7 kt | $0.69/kg |
| Malta | 55.6 kt | $0.64/kg |
| Colombia | 55.6 kt | $0.88/kg |
Green: best opportunity to sell (highest avg FOB price).