Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 2.2 kt | $17.23/kg |
| Germany | 677 t | $39.28/kg |
| India | 484 t | $19.10/kg |
| Italy | 313 t | $29.32/kg |
| Japan | 249 t | $27.52/kg |
| Mexico | 210 t | $33.58/kg |
| United States | 155 t | $105.97/kg |
| Spain | 145 t | $17.77/kg |
| South Korea | 100 t | $21.50/kg |
| Hungary | 90 t | $25.33/kg |
| France | 80 t | $48.83/kg |
| Thailand | 76 t | $28.24/kg |
| Austria | 62 t | $34.61/kg |
| Malaysia | 59 t | $32.28/kg |
| Morocco | 46 t | $20.63/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).