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Germanium Price Trend and Forecast

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For the Quarter Ending June 2023

North America

The price of Germanium in the United States declined in the second quarter of 2023. This is due to several factors, such as declining economic conditions and a halt in downstream automotive and semiconductor industries. In June, the US government faced a plunging economic phase as the downfall of several banks across the USA led to a debt crisis. The inflation rate rose at a rapid rate, and the local government implied a hike in interest rate to stabilize the situation. This provoked the local buyers to shy away from placing large orders. The decline in the downstream semiconductor industry, coupled with the plunging in sales of electric vehicles, led to a decline in the production rate of semiconductor chips and hence increased the local inventory level in the US spot market. The decline in the price of Germanium Ingot is expected to have a negative impact on the US semiconductor industry, which is a major user of metal. However, the long-term outlook for Germanium Ingot is positive, as demand for the metal is expected to grow in the coming years.

Asia Pacific

The price of Germanium in India has shown a mixed trend in the second quarter of 2023. This is due to several factors, including decreased demand from the downstream semiconductor industry and declining economic conditions from overseas US and European markets. The downstream semiconductor industry got sluggish market conditions as the demand for chips decreased from the overseas automotive industries. The overseas automotive sector declined as vehicle sales decreased, which reduced the consumption of chips for Electric vehicles. The supply remained at a higher edge as the overseas Chinese suppliers were offering large quantities at a relatively lower price amid rising anticipation for the ban of the export of Germanium from China. Weak demand from the electronics and solar industries maintained a lower edge in the demand side from buyers. The deal signed by the Indian government has given a little hope for uprising the price of Germanium Ingot in upcoming months.

Europe

The price of Germanium in Germany declined in the second quarter of 2023 due to the uncertain economic condition in Germany and in overseas markets. In June, the German economy went into recession as the inflation rate was consequently rising. The weak market sentiment provoked the buyers to place large orders as the prices remained on a lower edge. The inventory level of Germanium was on a higher edge as the overseas Chinese mills were supplying in excess amounts at a relatively lower price which implemented a lower pressure on the Germanium producers. Meanwhile, the downstream automotive industry also plunged amid weak economic factors, which resulted in fewer sales of electric vehicles. This led to a decreased demand for semiconductor chips and increased the local Germanium inventory level. The decline in the price of Germanium Ingot is expected to have a negative impact on the German electronics industry, which is a major user of metal. However, the long-term outlook for Germanium is positive, as demand for metal is expected to grow in the coming years.

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Company-wise installed capacity, production volume and plant operating efficiency is captured directly from manufacturers. Import and Export volume is captured from government sources and demand for Germanium is calculated considering the production, import, export and inventory-levels on the country and regional level markets.

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Pricing Analysis

The product price is correlated with the price trend of crude oil, demand-supply gap, fluctuations in the feedstock and with the market movement of the downstream sectors.

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Basic details and information on financial performance of leading global players in the Germanium market is presented in a visually captivating manner. Expansion plans and the company’s strategy is also captured to understand the vision and mission of the company to help understand the areas where companies need to focus more.

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Daily updates on industry-specific and product-specific news, exclusive primary-based news capturing plant shutdowns/outages/closures, capacity expansions, operating rates, insights on demand-supply situation, awarding of technology licenses, new product launch and deals specifying mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and disinvestments, to help players capitalize on market opportunity.

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Methodology

ChemAnalyst gathers information through primary research surveys conducted with various Germanium Ingot manufacturers, spread across the domestic and international market, suppliers and dealers/distributors to gain insights into value-chains and demand-supply scenario to assess the market situation. Thorough study of company’s annual reports and secondary sources such as exhaustive search on credible paid databases, including our internal database is done to verify the information. All the collected information is analyzed, evaluated and presented in chronological order to depict a meaningful and clear picture of the concerned market.

Our dedicated team of industry experts comprehensively monitors and analyzes various aspects of the Global Germanium Ingot market. The team analyzes various industrial segments, strategic viewpoints and provides an analysis of the industry’s performance in the long run. This would enable our clients in efficiently plan their future investments, mitigate risk, understand the cost dynamics and strike out a balance amidst market volatility.

Critical examination of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chains and shift in demand patterns with change in buying behaviour of consumers across the globe.

Several ongoing development projects across industries are tracked, followed by the details of major projects in the development stage, which can positively or negatively influence Global Germanium Ingot market.

Pricing is captured through exhaustive primary interviews with domestic and international manufacturers, traders and importers and customers on monthly and yearly basis.

Finally, region-specific markets for Germanium Ingot are analyzed and region-wise demand pattern is tracked.

About

Germanium ingot is a significant semiconductor material known for its unique characteristics. It is a glossy, greyish-white metalloid element with the atomic number 32 and the symbol Ge. Germanium ingots, which are mostly employed in the electronics sector, serve as the foundation for the production of transistors, diodes, and infrared optics due to their remarkable semiconducting properties. Germanium is often used in photodetectors and solar cells due to its dual conductivity and light sensitivity. Furthermore, it's infrared transparency and refractive index make it perfect for optical devices and fibre optics. Given the scarcity of Germanium, the emphasis on recycling and reusing Germanium ingots has expanded to satisfy rising demand. Germanium ingots continue to be at the forefront of driving innovation across multiple sectors as semiconductor technology and optoelectronics improve.

Product Specific Details

HS Code:	81129900
Grade:	>99.99%
Contract Size:	25kg/500kg Wooden Case
Packaging Type:	50 KG Bag

Incoterms: CFR, FOB, Ex-Works, Bulk Contracted, Spot

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FOB - The price at which a country is exporting its commodities.

FD (Free Del.) - Price deals are valid for free delivered commodities sold in the sphere of 300 sq. km in NWE (Northwest Europe).

Ex-works - These are the actual factory price which does not include any logistics charges.

Ex-Location - These are the prices of traders/suppliers/distributors for domestic trade purposes.

Taxes - The prices shown on the portal are exclusive of all taxes such as GST or VAT

Discounts - ChemAnalyst publish contract prices, but we do not consider any trade discount or bulk discount.

Countries Covered:

· China

· Germany

· India

· USA

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