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World - Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Acyclic hydrocarbons market

Acyclic hydrocarbons market: read new facts and figures powered by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Statistics provide companies, production, exports, imports, market size, trade, consumption, and market prices. There is a breakdown by region, including the U.K., China, the Middle East, Latin America, the U.S., Africa, Russia, and EU. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Japan
3Mexico
4South Korea
5United States

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan. It was followed by Mexico.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +1.4%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Japan (+3.8% per year) and Mexico (-5.6% per year).

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Russia498603387-11.8%
United States460492448-1.3%
India845663552-19.2%
South Korea955737577-22.3%
Canada718571602-8.4%
Malaysia997741625-20.8%
United Kingdom994847639-19.8%
Japan1013790657-19.5%
Singapore1187854708-22.8%
Netherlands1065919748-16.2%
Germany1013925756-13.6%
Iran845820805-2.4%
Belgium1062932856-10.2%
Average842732616-14.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($856 per ton), while Russia ($387 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
South Korea13881084880-20.4%
Netherlands888991822-3.8%
Singapore956787747-11.6%
Indonesia1112837718-19.6%
Germany1005887691-17.1%
Belgium972863684-16.1%
Sweden6055786765.7%
Canada747599606-9.9%
China1078830604-25.1%
United States836663587-16.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)1143711540-31.3%
India800646398-29.5%
Finland3143033414.2%
Average960804666-16.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($880 per ton), while Finland ($341 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China6.24.23.2-28.3%
Belgium2.322.1-5.5%
United States2.82.31.5-26.2%
South Korea1.10.81-4.0%
Netherlands1.71.30.9-29.6%

In value terms, China ($3.2B), Belgium ($2.1B) and the United States ($1.5B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 40% share of global imports. South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Indonesia, Sweden, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Canada and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main importing countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States33.52.7-4.2%
South Korea3.731.9-27.8%
Netherlands2.81.91.6-24.5%
Belgium10.81.13.0%
Germany1.41.11-15.5%

In value terms, the largest acyclic hydrocarbons supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($2.7B), South Korea ($1.9B) and the Netherlands ($1.6B), together comprising 36% of global exports. Belgium, Germany, Iran, India, Japan, the UK, Canada, Russia, Singapore and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Belgium saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for acyclic hydrocarbons worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Top Companies

BASF SE, PETRONIKA, PT, SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC), BASF Corporation, Braskem S/A, Umicore SA, SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD., MITSUI CHEMICALS,INC., FORMOSA CHEMICALS & FIBRE CORP., TOSOH CORPORATION, B.A.S.F. Antwerpen N.V. NV, SHOWA DENKO K.K., UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD., MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY,INC., Lonza AG, North Huajin Chemical Industries Co., Ltd., Union Carbide Corporation, Wacker Chemical Corporation, EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY K.S.C.C., VWR Corporation

Acyclic Hydrocarbons - Product Coverage

  • HS 290110 - Acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated
  • HS 290121 - Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, ethylene
  • HS 290222
  • HS 290123 - Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof
  • HS 290124 - Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene
  • HS 290129 - Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, n.e.s. in heading no. 2901

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global acyclic hydrocarbons 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 2025.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20141120 - Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons
  • Prodcom 20141130 - Ethylene
  • Prodcom 20141140 - Propene (propylene)
  • Prodcom 20141150 - Butene (butylene) and isomers thereof
  • Prodcom 20141165 -
  • Prodcom 20141167 -
  • Prodcom 20141190 - Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding ethylene, p ropene, butene, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene)

Country coverage:

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

+ the largest producing countries

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • 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

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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