India - Phenols - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.
View PricingImports of Phenols in India Decline Significantly to $5.4M in November 2023
India Phenols Imports
In November 2023, purchases abroad of phenols decreased by -91.3% to 3K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after two months of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 107% against the previous month.
In value terms, phenols imports reduced rapidly to $5.4M (IndexBox estimates) in November 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 87% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Phenols in India (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | |
| China | 18.6 | 18.0 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 14.1 | 17.2 | 15.9 | 17.9 | 22.1 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 2.1 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 6.7 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 1.0 |
| South Korea | 11.9 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 13.6 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 0.6 |
| South Africa | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 |
| Brazil | N/A | N/A | 5.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Belgium | 5.8 | 0.5 | 5.1 | < 0.1 | 1.7 | < 0.1 | 5.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.7 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 |
| Thailand | 9.8 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 9.8 | 12.5 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 10.6 | 20.9 | 7.6 | N/A |
| Others | 11.9 | 34.7 | 9.8 | 11.9 | 20.5 | 16.5 | 18.0 | 19.3 | 17.3 | 22.4 | 14.2 | 20.9 | 1.5 |
| Total | 66.5 | 74.1 | 49.4 | 35.8 | 66.8 | 57.2 | 57.9 | 55.7 | 54.0 | 53.4 | 57.3 | 48.2 | 5.4 |
Imports by Country
In November 2023, China (1.2K tons) constituted the largest supplier of phenols to India, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, phenols imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (596 tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (294 tons), with a 9.9% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -14.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-15.1% per month) and South Korea (-23.9% per month).
In value terms, China ($2.1M) constituted the largest supplier of phenols to India, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($1M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 11% share.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-14.5% per month) and South Korea (-21.8% per month).
Imports by Type
In November 2023, monophenols (2.2K tons) constituted the largest type of phenols supplied to India, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, monophenols exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols (747 tons), threefold.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of monophenols totaled -17.5%.
In value terms, monophenols ($3.9M) constituted the largest type of phenols supplied to India, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols ($1.5M), with a 28% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In November 2023, the phenols price amounted to $1,831 per ton (CIF, India), picking up by 29% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,962 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,206 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($1,168 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols 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 20142410 - Monophenols
- Prodcom 20142433 - 4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) a nd its salts
- Prodcom 20142439 - Polyphenols (including salts, excluding 4,4 isopropylidenediphenol) and phenol-alcohols
- Prodcom 20142450 - Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012–2024
