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China Benzene Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the benzene price stood at $967 per ton (CIF, China), shrinking by -9.1% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 9.2% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,321 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from Japan ($992 per ton) and Brunei Darussalam ($973 per ton), while the price for Singapore ($921 per ton) and South Korea ($966 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Benzene Imports
In September 2022, overseas purchases of benzene increased by 17% to 303K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after four months of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 with an increase of 141% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 352K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, benzene imports amounted to $293M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 with an increase of 94% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 369K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Benzene Imports by Country
In September 2022, South Korea (170K tons) constituted the largest supplier of benzene to China, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, benzene imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brunei Darussalam (46K tons), fourfold. Thailand (27K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brunei Darussalam (-3.2% per month) and Thailand (-0.1% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($164M) constituted the largest supplier of benzene to China, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brunei Darussalam ($45M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brunei Darussalam (-3.5% per month) and Thailand (-0.0% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the benzene 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.
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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8. IMPORTS
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- 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
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- 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
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