Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 18.2 kt | $5.71/kg |
| Germany | 907 t | $46.09/kg |
| South Korea | 519 t | $18.70/kg |
| Italy | 432 t | $40.19/kg |
| Austria | 414 t | $13.93/kg |
| Taiwan | 269 t | $11.89/kg |
| Japan | 253 t | $17.24/kg |
| Netherlands | 244 t | $38.23/kg |
| Hong Kong | 235 t | $6.05/kg |
| Canada | 204 t | $11.87/kg |
| India | 201 t | $17.76/kg |
| Switzerland | 104 t | $105.94/kg |
| France | 92 t | $36.14/kg |
| Slovakia | 85 t | $29.46/kg |
| United States | 70 t | $57.16/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).