Price rises when volume falls → scarcity. Both up → market heating up.
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| China | 235.2 kt | $2.67/kg |
| Japan | 193.6 kt | $2.53/kg |
| Saudi Arabia | 181.2 kt | $2.37/kg |
| United Arab Emirates | 165.5 kt | $1.91/kg |
| South Africa | 162.8 kt | $0.63/kg |
| Philippines | 129.8 kt | $0.86/kg |
| Mexico | 102.2 kt | $2.33/kg |
| South Korea | 84.8 kt | $2.19/kg |
| Singapore | 67.2 kt | $2.03/kg |
| Ghana | 50.0 kt | $1.67/kg |
| Oman | 47.5 kt | $1.81/kg |
| Qatar | 45.4 kt | $1.85/kg |
| Chile | 45.1 kt | $2.38/kg |
| Guinea | 40.4 kt | $1.14/kg |
| Angola | 39.9 kt | $1.09/kg |
Green: best opportunity to sell (highest avg FOB price).