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China Ether Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the ether price stood at $1,308 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -6.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 3.8% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $5,687 per ton. From March 2022 to September 2022, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,280 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($1,069 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
China Ether Exports
In September 2022, approximately 320K tons of ethers were exported from China; increasing by 3.8% on August 2022 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 228% m-o-m. The exports peaked in September 2022.
In value terms, ether exports reduced to $419M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when exports increased by 107% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 452K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
China Ether Exports by Country
Singapore (180K tons) was the main destination for ether exports from China, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, ether exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (54K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (33K tons), with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Singapore stood at +121.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+89.4% per month) and the Netherlands (+64.0% per month).
In value terms, Singapore ($195M) remains the key foreign market for ether exports from China, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($63M), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Singapore totaled +87.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+67.9% per month) and the Netherlands (+29.5% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ether 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 20146310 - Acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146323 - Cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146325 - Aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146333 - 2,2-Oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol)
- Prodcom 20146339 - Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excluding 2,2-Oxydiethanol)
- Prodcom 20146350 - Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
- Prodcom 20146360 - Alcohol, ether and ketone peroxides and their halogenated, s ulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
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- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- 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
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- 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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