Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 3.8 kt | $5.20/kg |
| Saudi Arabia | 865 t | $0.73/kg |
| Germany | 841 t | $2.48/kg |
| South Africa | 586 t | $1.03/kg |
| South Korea | 560 t | $1.11/kg |
| Spain | 542 t | $5.75/kg |
| India | 523 t | $8.09/kg |
| Finland | 319 t | $0.65/kg |
| United States | 122 t | $10.86/kg |
| Belgium | 82 t | $1.16/kg |
| Mexico | 63 t | $16.15/kg |
| Netherlands | 59 t | $0.97/kg |
| Hong Kong | 53 t | $1.56/kg |
| Singapore | 35 t | $14.83/kg |
| United Kingdom | 27 t | $8.51/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).