Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 17.7 kt | $2.10/kg |
| Thailand | 282 t | $4.62/kg |
| South Africa | 260 t | $2.59/kg |
| India | 189 t | $4.69/kg |
| United States | 170 t | $17.52/kg |
| Japan | 153 t | $16.17/kg |
| Hong Kong | 125 t | $3.38/kg |
| Italy | 102 t | $18.86/kg |
| Germany | 71 t | $24.40/kg |
| Argentina | 62 t | $3.39/kg |
| Taiwan | 40 t | $14.34/kg |
| Netherlands | 32 t | $18.97/kg |
| United Kingdom | 32 t | $14.36/kg |
| Austria | 31 t | $9.52/kg |
| France | 28 t | $21.58/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).