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Data Legend. The Selenium prices presented are volume-weighted average transaction prices, unless otherwise indicated. The chart shows the Selenium prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 countries, as follows:
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United States: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades -
Germany: Selenium export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades -
China: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades -
Brazil: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades -
India: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades
United States: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
Germany: Selenium export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades 
China: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
Brazil: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades 
India: Selenium import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades Data Use. To better understand Primary Commodity Prices functionalities, check User Guide . For further information about data gathering methods, see Intratec methodology .
Price Dynamics. The Selenium price in Brazil decreased during April 2018 to 37,276 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Selenium prices in Brazil increased significantly by 59%. Meanwhile, in China, the average price of Selenium amounted to 35,832 USD per metric ton in April 2018, from 25,773 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the current Selenium price in China is 2% higher than the price one month before.
The price of Selenium in Germany rose considerably throughout April 2018, reaching 52,360 USD per metric ton. The current price in Germany is 26% higher than the average price in the last month and 30% higher than the average price one year ago. In contrast, Selenium prices in India increased during April 2018, reaching 41,424 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 5% from the previous month’s price and a rise of 31% from the previous year’s price.
In the month examined, the Selenium prices in United States experienced a significant rise of 8,281 USD per metric ton from the previous month's price, to 53,025 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in United States meant a rise of 19% on a monthly basis and a rise of 53% on a yearly basis.
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About Selenium. Selenium (a.k.a. Se) is found as a red amorphous powder, insoluble in water. Selenium in its free form is rarely found in nature, the chalcogen occurs accompanied by other elements, mainly in sulfidic ores. The element was discovered in 1817, however its commercial production only started in early twentieth century. Its main uses are in the glass, agricultural and metallurgy industries.
Selenium, along with other stable metallic selenides are considered relatively nontoxic. It is also not flammable and not highly reactive. It must be stored in a way that avoid contact with water or prolonged exposure to air, besides common-sense for good housekeeping.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Selenium are listed below.
- Copper anodic slimes + sodium carbonate + sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid (sulfating roast process/hydrometallurgical refining; coproduced with copper)
- Selenium recycling (usually selenium present in rectifiers and photocopying drums)
The uses and applications of Selenium may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Selenium are commercial grade (99% minimum purity); pigment grade (99.7% minimum purity); high-purity grade (up to 99.999%); and ultra-high purity grade (99.999% to 99.9999%).
Selenium is used mainly in glass and pigments manufacturing. It is also employed as: steel and copper degasifier and machinability improver; iron/copper/lead/nickel alloy ingredient; micronutrient in diverse agricultural products; rectifier in electronic products (such as TVs, cameras, computer cores and others); and photoconductor for photocopiers, photocells and temperature gauges). Also it is used in pharmaceutical industry; shampoos (selenium sulfide); and fungicides. This commodity can be used in the manufacture of derivatives, such as: selenium dioxide; selenium disulfide
