World - Lactams From Heterocyclic Compounds - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Lactam - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Germany |
| 2 | India |
| 3 | Italy |
| 4 | China |
| 5 | Switzerland |
In value terms, Germany led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India. It was followed by Italy.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +66.0%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: India (+14.0% per year) and Italy (-5.4% per year).
Lactam Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Russia | 1985 | 1500 | 1075 | -26.4% |
| Netherlands | 2050 | 1753 | 1553 | -13.0% |
| United States | 2477 | 2465 | 1818 | -14.3% |
| Japan | 3091 | 2715 | 2399 | -11.9% |
| Germany | 3743 | 3158 | 2727 | -14.6% |
| Belgium | 20585 | 8397 | 5437 | -48.6% |
| Ireland | 19808 | 23426 | 18828 | -2.5% |
| Average | 11533 | 8740 | 8330 | -15.0% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Ireland ($18,828 per ton), while Russia ($1,075 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| United States | 174489 | 136659 | 103757 | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 53022 | 45316 | 40019 | -13.1% |
| Belgium | 34000 | 41059 | 27744 | -9.7% |
| Germany | 5515 | 5861 | 16672 | 73.9% |
| Italy | 8905 | 6113 | 11712 | 14.7% |
| Switzerland | 13172 | 7157 | 11382 | -7.0% |
| South Korea | 3656 | 3444 | 3381 | -3.8% |
| Slovenia | 2215 | 2293 | 2090 | -2.9% |
| India | 2629 | 2080 | 1736 | -18.7% |
| Vietnam | 2172 | 2081 | 1597 | -14.3% |
| China | 2253 | 1820 | 1385 | -21.6% |
| Average | 10572 | 11520 | 15238 | 20.1% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United States ($103,757 per ton), while China ($1,385 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+73.9% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.
Lactam - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Germany | 1.4 | 1.4 | 6.8 | 121.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3 | 1.9 | 4.8 | 311.0% |
| United States | 3.5 | 3 | 3.4 | -0.4% |
| Belgium | 2.6 | 3.5 | 1.4 | -26.9% |
| Italy | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | -1.3% |
In value terms, the largest lactam importing markets worldwide were Germany ($6.8B), Ireland ($4.8B) and the United States ($3.4B), together comprising 70% of global imports.
Ireland (+311.0% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lactam - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Ireland | 7.6 | 7.1 | 8.5 | 5.7% |
| Belgium | 7.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 | -51.6% |
| Japan | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -7.0% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -6.2% |
| Russia | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -24.2% |
In value terms, Ireland ($8.5B) remains the largest lactam supplier worldwide, comprising 58% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($1.8B), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 1.9% share.
In Ireland, lactam exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-51.6% per year) and Japan (-7.0% per year).
Lactam - Market Forecast
The lactam market is expected to start a downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to decrease slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of -50.1% for the ten-year period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Lactam - Top Companies
BASF SE, Johnson & Johnson, Hainan Nuode Medicine Co., Ltd., PETRONIKA, PT, Kunming Dongfang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Syntex Pharm AG, Pfizer Inc., Biopharm AG, Roche Chemische Unternehmungen AG, Novartis Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Novartis Pharma Stein AG, Bayer AG, GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC, Merck & Co., Inc., SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC), Abbvie Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Gilead Sciences, Inc., Eli Lilly Vostok SA
Lactam - Product Coverage
- HS 293371 - Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)
- HS 293372 - Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)
- HS 293379 - Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global lactam 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.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
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- 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
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Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Global production, split by region and country
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- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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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- 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
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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, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 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
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 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, 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, 2012–2023
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From 2010 to 2020, Germany boosted purchases abroad by thirteen times, from $0.5B to $6.8B, and became the world's leading lactam importer in value terms. The U.S. ($3.4B) and Italy ($1.4B) followed Germany. Most lactam supplies come to the global market from Belgium ($1.7B), Japan ($303M) and China ($367M), which became the fastest-growing lactam exporter in the past decade.
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