Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 10.1 kt | $1.19/kg |
| Egypt | 3.8 kt | $1.23/kg |
| South Africa | 547 t | $2.53/kg |
| India | 449 t | $1.55/kg |
| United States | 440 t | $2.96/kg |
| Germany | 383 t | $2.88/kg |
| Malaysia | 205 t | $1.96/kg |
| Spain | 192 t | $2.75/kg |
| Hong Kong | 133 t | $1.07/kg |
| Italy | 108 t | $2.65/kg |
| Bolivia | 95 t | $0.63/kg |
| United Kingdom | 93 t | $1.28/kg |
| Thailand | 76 t | $1.44/kg |
| Singapore | 56 t | $1.08/kg |
| Iran | 48 t | $1.03/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).