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Crude glycerol market

Crude glycerol market: enjoy the most recent facts and figures enhanced by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Statistics include exports, imports, companies, production, trade, market prices, consumption, and market size. Here is a split by region, including Africa, Latin America, Russia, China, the Middle East, the U.K., the U.S., and EU. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Crude Glycerol - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	India
2	Mexico
3	Japan
4	United States
5	Bangladesh

In value terms, the largest crude glycerol markets worldwide were India, Mexico and Japan, with a combined 29% share of the global market.

Mexico recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while crude glycerol market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crude Glycerol Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Italy	218	305	137	-20.7%
Spain	335	235	160	-30.9%
Brazil	335	246	188	-25.1%
Portugal	317	226	203	-20.0%
Indonesia	331	257	216	-19.2%
Thailand	380	247	228	-22.5%
Germany	328	292	229	-16.4%
France	388	281	236	-22.0%
Netherlands	367	253	250	-17.5%
Malaysia	517	349	276	-26.9%
Poland	366	230	279	-12.7%
Belgium	314	304	330	2.5%
Average	354	266	224	-20.5%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($330 per ton), while Italy ($137 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, 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
Malaysia	415	358	323	-11.8%
Italy	372	286	316	-7.8%
Germany	386	257	283	-14.4%
India	364	251	266	-14.5%
China	332	237	256	-12.2%
Russia	266	231	249	-3.2%
Denmark	333	263	243	-14.6%
Belgium	304	207	233	-12.5%
Netherlands	389	274	194	-29.4%
Average	353	257	270	-12.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($323 per ton), while the Netherlands ($194 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Crude Glycerol - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	322	301	268	-8.7%
Netherlands	77	31	49	-20.5%
Germany	79	44	46	-24.1%
Denmark	18	18	33	36.5%
Malaysia	37	23	31	-7.8%

In value terms, China ($268M) constitutes the largest market for imported crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes worldwide, comprising 44% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($49M), with a 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

In China, crude glycerol imports declined by an average annual rate of -8.7% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-20.5% per year) and Germany (-24.1% per year).

Crude Glycerol - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	million USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Indonesia	163	167	145	-5.5%
Brazil	98	75	62	-20.6%
Germany	48	48	41	-7.1%
France	57	35	30	-26.7%
Spain	65	35	30	-32.2%

In value terms, Indonesia ($145M) remains the largest crude glycerol supplier worldwide, comprising 29% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($62M), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 8.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Indonesia amounted to -5.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-20.6% per year) and Germany (-7.1% per year).

Crude Glycerol - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for crude glycerol worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding 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.

Crude Glycerol - Product Coverage

HS 1520 - Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global crude glycerol 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 20411000 - Glycerol (glycerine), crude, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

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

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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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