China - Cyclic Hydrocarbons - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cyclic Hydrocarbons Prices in China

China Cyclic Hydrocarbons Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the cyclic hydrocarbons price stood at $1,067 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -5.9% against the previous month. Over the last eight months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,324 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from Saudi Arabia ($1,181 per ton) and Singapore ($1,098 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,003 per ton) and Malaysia ($1,023 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 Malaysia (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Cyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

In September 2022, purchases abroad of cyclic hydrocarbons increased by 23% to 1.4M tons, rising for the second month in a row after four months of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 36% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 1.8M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cyclic hydrocarbons imports soared to $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 40% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2B. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

China Cyclic Hydrocarbons Imports by Country

In September 2022, South Korea (563K tons) constituted the largest cyclic hydrocarbons supplier to China, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, cyclic hydrocarbons imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (228K tons), twofold. Japan (165K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea amounted to -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.1% per month) and Japan (-5.1% per month).

In value terms, South Korea ($585M) constituted the largest supplier of cyclic hydrocarbons to China, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($249M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from South Korea stood at -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.0% per month) and Japan (-3.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cyclic hydrocarbons 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 20141213 - Cyclohexane
  • Prodcom 20141215 - Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes (excluding cyclohexane)
  • Prodcom 20141223 - Benzene
  • Prodcom 20141225 - Toluene
  • Prodcom 20141243 - o-Xylene
  • Prodcom 20141245 - p-Xylene
  • Prodcom 20141247 - m-Xylene and mixed xylene isomers
  • Prodcom 20141250 - Styrene
  • Prodcom 20141260 - Ethylbenzene
  • Prodcom 20141270 - Cumene
  • Prodcom 20141290 - Other cyclic hydrocarbons

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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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 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 Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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 In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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