China - Ethylene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Ethylene Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the ethylene price stood at $913 per ton (CIF, China), shrinking by -3.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 11% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,307 per ton. From May 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($180 per kg), while the price for South Korea ($904 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+90.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Ethylene Imports
In September 2022, purchases abroad of ethylene decreased by -33% to 137K tons for the first time since June 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Overall, imports saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 28% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 204K tons in August 2022, and then reduced notably in the following month.
In value terms, ethylene imports declined significantly to $125M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 210K tons in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Ethylene Imports by Country
In September 2022, South Korea (79K tons) constituted the largest ethylene supplier to China, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (27K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (25K tons), with an 18% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+22.0% per month) and Japan (+2.0% per month).
In value terms, South Korea ($71M) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene to China, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($25M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 18% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from South Korea amounted to -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+20.8% per month) and Japan (-0.9% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene 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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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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