China - Lactams From Heterocyclic Compounds - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Lactam Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the lactam price stood at $31.9 per kg (FOB, China), waning by -17.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 when the average export price increased by 105% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $75.6 per kg in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($12.3 per kg), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($1,818 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 the United States (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
China Lactam Export Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) ($68.7 per kg), while the average price for exports of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) amounted to $1,670 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) (+11.4%), while the prices for the other product experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Lactam Exports
Lactam exports from China skyrocketed to 12K tons in September 2022, increasing by 41% against August 2022 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 when exports increased by 53% m-o-m. The exports peaked in September 2022.
In value terms, lactam exports surged to $381M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when exports increased by 86% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 454K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Lactam Exports by Type
Heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (6.5K tons) and heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) (5.4K tons) were the main products of lactam exports from China.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) (with a CAGR of +59.4%).
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) ($370M) remains the largest type of lactam exported from China, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) ($11M), with a 2.9% share of total exports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) totaled +14.3%.
China Lactam Exports by Country
South Korea (3.9K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (2K tons) and India (1.3K tons) were the main destinations of lactam exports from China, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, Hungary, Malaysia, the United States, Russia and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Hungary (with a CAGR of +321.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for lactam exported from China were South Korea ($8.6M), India ($7.1M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($4.1M), with a combined 5.2% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, the United States, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, Hungary, Brazil, Russia and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 3.3%.
Hungary, with a CAGR of +115.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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During the period analyzed, Lactam exports reached their highest point in 2023 and are projected to experience steady growth in the future. The value of Lactam exports dropped significantly to $1.5B in 2023.
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As of June 2023, the Lactam price in China was $6,682 per ton (FOB), experiencing a decrease of -32.2% compared to the previous month.
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The exports of Heterocyclic Compound peaked in December 2023, reaching a value of $218M.
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In September 2022, the heterocyclic compound price stood at $25.2 per kg (FOB, China), growing by 19% against the previous month.
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As of June 2023, the price of Hydantoin was $3,231 per ton (FOB, China), showing a 12% increase compared to the previous month.
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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.
