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View PricingIndia's Ether Export Drops Significantly to $675M in 2023
India Ether Exports
After two years of growth, overseas shipments of ethers decreased by -9.1% to 450K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 494K tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, ether exports shrank to $675M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $791M in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Ether in India (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Singapore | 103 | 40.5 | 16.9 | 10.9 | 20.0 | 21.2 | 86.4 | 38.1 | 78.7 | 133 | 256 |
| United States | 48.9 | 42.5 | 42.8 | 29.5 | 40.1 | 54.0 | 59.7 | 73.7 | 72.9 | 74.5 | 82.9 |
| China | 36.6 | 38.7 | 29.8 | 26.3 | 37.8 | 61.9 | 66.8 | 75.7 | 89.2 | 66.8 | 46.7 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14.4 | 35.9 | 17.2 | 4.9 | 88.2 | 149 | 130 | 68.9 | 72.1 | 58.4 | 36.5 |
| Malaysia | 5.0 | 7.5 | 25.6 | 29.1 | 3.1 | 7.5 | 70.0 | 24.3 | 64.6 | 39.3 | 30.0 |
| Germany | 8.3 | 7.4 | 9.9 | 13.5 | 15.6 | 23.9 | 22.0 | 21.4 | 23.5 | 26.8 | 21.3 |
| Oman | 3.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5.5 | 58.1 | 43.8 | 112 | 17.8 |
| Netherlands | 9.1 | 13.8 | 27.4 | 11.2 | 10.0 | 13.8 | 11.1 | 8.5 | 9.9 | 88.4 | 8.2 |
| Others | 135 | 128 | 116 | 102 | 109 | 160 | 169 | 140 | 174 | 193 | 176 |
| Total | 364 | 315 | 286 | 227 | 324 | 492 | 621 | 509 | 629 | 791 | 675 |
Exports by Country
Singapore (283K tons) was the main destination for ether exports from India, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, ether exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (33K tons), ninefold. Malaysia (32K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.7% per year) and Malaysia (+24.1% per year).
In value terms, Singapore ($256M) remains the key foreign market for ethers exports from India, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($83M), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore stood at +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+5.4% per year) and China (+2.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the ether price stood at $1,502 per ton (FOB, India), dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,110 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($8,350 per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($855 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether 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 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
- Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
- Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- 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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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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
