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World - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Abs copolymers market

Abs copolymers market: read recently published facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven market research platform. Info include imports, production, trade, market size, market prices, consumption, companies, and exports. Here is a split by region, including Africa, the U.S., Latin America, the U.K., the Middle East, EU, Russia, and China. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Abs Copolymers - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Taiwan (Chinese)
3	United States
4	Mexico
5	Japan

In value terms, China, Taiwan (Chinese) and the United States constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 49% share of the global market.

Taiwan (Chinese) (+336.9% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while abs copolymers market for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the market figures.

ABS Copolymers Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Malaysia	1664	1534	1197	-15.2%
Thailand	1720	1700	1197	-16.6%
Saudi Arabia	1532	1518	1293	-8.1%
Netherlands	1948	2162	1458	-13.5%
Belgium	1859	1626	1481	-10.7%
South Korea	2021	1651	1521	-13.2%
Mexico	1816	1634	1592	-6.4%
Hong Kong SAR	1887	1590	1597	-8.0%
Italy	2143	1866	1732	-10.1%
Spain	2458	2200	1819	-14.0%
Germany	2396	2109	1846	-12.2%
Japan	2340	2202	1912	-9.6%
United States	2844	2622	2426	-7.6%
Average	1989	1703	1555	-11.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,426 per ton), while Thailand ($1,197 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Mexico	2635	2465	2255	-7.5%
Spain	2336	1893	2026	-6.9%
Vietnam	1941	2038	1840	-2.6%
Thailand	2229	1995	1711	-12.4%
United States	2313	2105	1688	-14.6%
Hong Kong SAR	2024	1654	1640	-10.0%
Indonesia	2162	1772	1619	-13.5%
Germany	2083	1783	1597	-12.4%
India	2177	1759	1569	-15.1%
Turkey	2130	1704	1553	-14.6%
Italy	1949	1675	1541	-11.1%
China	1945	1602	1530	-11.3%
Malaysia	1907	1301	1004	-27.4%
Average	2075	1763	1628	-11.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($2,255 per ton), while Malaysia ($1,004 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

ABS Copolymers - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	3.9	3.3	3.1	-11.4%
Hong Kong SAR	1.1	0.8	0.7	-20.0%
Germany	0.5	0.4	0.3	-21.6%
Vietnam	0.4	0.3	0.3	-6.2%
Mexico	0.3	0.3	0.3	-11.9%

In value terms, China ($3.1B) constitutes the largest market for imported acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms worldwide, comprising 40% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($701M), with a 9.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.4% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -11.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (-20.0% per year) and Germany (-21.6% per year).

ABS Copolymers - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
South Korea	2.8	2.2	2.1	-14.3%
Hong Kong SAR	1	0.8	0.7	-16.6%
Belgium	0.2	0.2	0.4	40.0%
Malaysia	0.5	0.5	0.3	-14.5%
Netherlands	0.4	0.4	0.3	-17.9%

In value terms, South Korea ($2.1B) remains the largest abs copolymers supplier worldwide, comprising 38% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($702M), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.9% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea amounted to -14.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (-16.6% per year) and Belgium (+40.0% per year).

ABS Copolymers - Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for abs copolymers worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

ABS Copolymers - Top Companies

The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.

Abs Copolymers - Product Coverage

HS 390330 - Styrene polymers; acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global abs copolymers market. 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 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

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Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024