Blog - Polypropylene In Primary Forms

Oct 30, 2023

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Polypropylene is a versatile thermoplastic polymer with excellent chemical resistance, low density, and high tensile strength. The global demand for polypropylene in primary forms has been steadily growing. China is the leading importer with an import value of $3.6 billion in 2022, driven by rapid industrialization and economic growth. Turkey follows closely as the second-largest import market with an import value of $2.9 billion, supported by a thriving plastics industry. Germany and Italy are prominent import giants in Europe, with import values of $1.7 billion each, driven by advanced manufacturing capabilities. Mexico is a significant importer with an import value of $1.3 billion, fueled by the expanding automotive sector. India showcases strong demand with an import value of $1.3 billion, driven by population growth and urbanization. Vietnam, Indonesia, Belgium, and Poland are emerging players in the import market. Market intelligence platforms like IndexBox provide comprehensive data and insights for informed decision-making.

Aug 26, 2022

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In June 2022, the polypropylene in primary forms price per ton stood at $2,390 per ton in June 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous month.  

Aug 30, 2021

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Indian exports of primary polypropylene skyrocketed from 518K tons in 2019 to 794K tons in 2020 due to robust supplies to China, Turkey and Vietnam. In value terms, exports reached $673M, rising by +22.5% y-o-y in 2020. China remains the largest importer, accounting for 44% of total polypropylene exports from India. Turkey and Vietnam were distantly following China. Last year, China boosted its purchases from 130K tons in 2019 to 352K tons in 2020, while Turkey saw a 12%-growth. Vietnam has also significantly increased the imports from India. In 2020, the average export price for primary polypropylene from India amounted to $847 per ton, dropping by -20.1% y-o-y.

Apr 9, 2020

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From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +2.3%.

Jun 25, 2019

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The global polypropylene market revenue amounted to $76.8B in 2017, jumping by 16% against the previous year. This figure ...