China - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Acrylic Polymer Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the acrylic polymer price stood at $2,542 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -2.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average import price increased by 6.2% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,750 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,512 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,686 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Acrylic Polymer Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) ($2,608 per ton), while the price for polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms amounted to $2,149 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) (+0.0%).
China Acrylic Polymer Imports
In September 2022, imports of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) into China shrank modestly to 67K tons, reducing by -3.5% compared with the month before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 28% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 103K tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, acrylic polymer imports contracted to $169M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 29% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $262M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
China Acrylic Polymer Imports by Type
In September 2022, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) (57K tons) constituted the largest type of acrylic polymer supplied to China, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms (9.5K tons), sixfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) totaled -3.0%.
In value terms, acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) ($149M) constituted the largest type of acrylic polymer supplied to China, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by polymethyl methacrylate in primary forms ($20M), with a 12% share of total imports.
China Acrylic Polymer Imports by Country
In September 2022, South Korea (27K tons) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymer to China, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymer imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (9K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (7K tons), with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.0% per month) and Japan (-7.4% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($56M) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymer to China, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($27M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from South Korea totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Japan (-4.7% per month) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-5.5% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acrylic polymer market in China. 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 20165350 - Polymethyl methacrylate, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20165390 - Acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate)
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- 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
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