India - Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingEthanal Import Drops 23% in India, Down to $469K in 2023
India Ethanal Imports
In 2023, approx. 223 tons of ethanal (acetaldehyde) were imported into India; jumping by 50% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
In value terms, ethanal imports shrank dramatically to $469K (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 73%. Imports peaked at $737K in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Ethanal in India (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Switzerland | 78.1 | 43.8 | 98.4 | 131 | 209 | 201 | 242 | 109 | 204 | 222 | 312 |
| Germany | 155 | 133 | 48.9 | 128 | 178 | 67.9 | 86.6 | 402 | 140 | 54.6 | 71.1 |
| United States | 14.8 | 33.9 | 0.7 | 20.2 | 50.1 | 29.5 | 49.3 | 55.9 | 58.6 | 83.5 | 68.8 |
| France | 0.8 | 1.8 | N/A | N/A | 11.5 | 4.9 | 64.7 | 104 | 23.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 |
| United Kingdom | 122 | 112 | 18.4 | 38.1 | 5.1 | 41.1 | 75.8 | 64.7 | 78.1 | 122 | 5.4 |
| China | 0.5 | 0.6 | 403 | N/A | 13.8 | 9.6 | N/A | 0.1 | 166 | N/A | 0.6 |
| Japan | 263 | N/A | N/A | 19.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 44.1 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 42.4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 118 | 2.1 |
| Total | 679 | 329 | 570 | 379 | 468 | 356 | 522 | 737 | 671 | 610 | 469 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Switzerland (219 tons) was the main supplier of ethanal to India, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (2.8 tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports. Germany (1.3 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland amounted to +27.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.3% per year) and Germany (-23.0% per year).
In value terms, Switzerland ($312K) constituted the largest supplier of ethanal (acetaldehyde) to India, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($71K), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 15% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.5% per year) and the United States (+16.6% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the ethanal price stood at $2,103 per ton (CIF, India), shrinking by -48.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 91%. The import price peaked at $9,779 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($55,521 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($1,429 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+20.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethanal market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20146113 - Ethanal (acetaldehyde)
Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
