Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 1.9 kt | $26.15/kg |
| South Korea | 253 t | $46.42/kg |
| Germany | 183 t | $179.68/kg |
| United States | 155 t | $293.74/kg |
| Japan | 148 t | $104.73/kg |
| Italy | 112 t | $68.56/kg |
| Mexico | 68 t | $112.54/kg |
| India | 41 t | $39.02/kg |
| Spain | 32 t | $78.36/kg |
| Hong Kong | 27 t | $19.66/kg |
| France | 25 t | $213.49/kg |
| Thailand | 20 t | $77.04/kg |
| Sweden | 15 t | $216.75/kg |
| Argentina | 15 t | $32.21/kg |
| Canada | 13 t | $309.40/kg |
Green: best opportunity to buy (lowest avg FOB price).