United Kingdom - Epoxide Resins In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingSignificant Rise in UK Imports of Epoxide Resin at $18M in October 2023
United Kingdom Epoxide Resin Imports
In October 2023, purchases abroad of epoxide resins increased by 33% to 4.3K tons, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% from October 2022 to October 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 with an increase of 55% month-to-month. Imports peaked in October 2023.
In value terms, epoxide resin imports rose rapidly to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 with an increase of 24% month-to-month.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Epoxide Resin in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
Switzerland | 5.0 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
Germany | 7.1 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 2.6 |
South Korea | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
United States | 1.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 |
Netherlands | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
China | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Others | 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Total | 23.4 | 19.9 | 17.5 | 21.8 | 21.6 | 23.9 | 20.7 | 20.6 | 19.4 | 17.7 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 17.6 |
Imports by Country
Germany (1.1K tons), South Korea (1K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (1K tons) were the main suppliers of epoxide resin imports to the UK, together accounting for 73% of total imports.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the biggest increases were in South Korea (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Switzerland ($4.2M), Germany ($4M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($2.6M) constituted the largest epoxide resin suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 61% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +1.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Import Prices by Country
In October 2023, the epoxide resin price stood at $4,097 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), shrinking by -15% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 19% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $7,097 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to October 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In October 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($29,491 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($1,797 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the epoxide resin market in the UK. 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 20164030 - Epoxide resins, in primary forms
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023