Blog - Lactams From Heterocyclic Compounds

Dec 18, 2023

Explore the top import markets for lactam in the world based on data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform. Learn about the key statistics and import values of countries such as Germany, Ireland, and the United States.

Brazil's Lactam Imports Plummet to $2.1M in September 2023

Nov 9, 2023

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The growth rate of Lactam was the highest in March 2023, with a month-to-month increase of 103%. In terms of value, lactam imports experienced a significant decline, reaching $2.1M in September 2023.

Lactam's Price in Japan Declines to $11.4/kg

Oct 4, 2023

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In July 2023, the Lactam price was $11,374 per ton (CIF, Japan), showing a decrease of -31.2% compared to the previous month.

China Experiences a Significant 32% Drop in Lactam Prices, Reaching $6,682 per Ton.

Aug 6, 2023

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As of June 2023, the Lactam price in China was $6,682 per ton (FOB), experiencing a decrease of -32.2% compared to the previous month.

Germany Expanded Lactam Imports More Than Tenfold to $6.8B in Past Decade

Nov 22, 2021

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From 2010 to 2020, Germany boosted purchases abroad by thirteen times, from $0.5B to $6.8B, and became the world's leading lactam importer in value terms. The U.S. ($3.4B) and Italy ($1.4B) followed Germany. Most lactam supplies come to the global market from Belgium ($1.7B), Japan ($303M) and China ($367M), which became the fastest-growing lactam exporter in the past decade.