World - Maleic Anhydride - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Maleic anhydride market

Maleic anhydride market: download new information featured by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Facts and figures include market prices, imports, companies, consumption, market size, trade, production, and exports. Here is a split by country, including the U.S., the U.K., Africa, China, Russia, EU, Latin America, and the Middle East. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.

Maleic Anhydride - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Taiwan (Chinese)
2India
3China
4Turkey
5France

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese), India and China were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 32% share of the global market. These countries were followed by Turkey, France, Germany, Mexico, the United States, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main consuming countries, Malaysia (+138.7% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while maleic anhydride market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maleic Anhydride Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
China11771174829-16.1%
South Korea13051012879-17.9%
Argentina14401131991-17.0%
Malaysia1321987994-13.3%
Hungary135912341035-12.7%
Netherlands149314291036-16.7%
United States121712961048-7.2%
Italy150013691184-11.2%
Average13601194971-15.5%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($1,184 per ton) and the United States ($1,048 per ton), while China ($829 per ton) and South Korea ($879 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Mexico121313011151-2.6%
France150413011126-13.5%
Poland140612771093-11.8%
Saudi Arabia152611441085-15.7%
Netherlands149613071061-15.8%
Italy144912441054-14.7%
Germany141912321039-14.4%
Spain139312171038-13.7%
Brazil11821111937-11.0%
Turkey14401064924-19.9%
United Arab Emirates1295951917-15.9%
India13911003908-19.2%
Singapore12741008901-15.9%
Average139511691038-13.7%

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($1,151 per ton) and France ($1,126 per ton), while Singapore ($901 per ton) and India ($908 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Maleic Anhydride - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
India876952-22.9%
Turkey383532-7.5%
France514530-23.6%
Italy394326-18.9%
Germany2226244.3%

In value terms, the largest maleic anhydride importing markets worldwide were India ($52M), Turkey ($33M) and France ($30M), with a combined 27% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Singapore, Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Brazil recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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.

Maleic Anhydride - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
United States5766581.1%
China129.653113.5%
South Korea534838-16.0%
Hungary282021-13.2%
Malaysia423220-30.4%

In value terms, the United States ($58M), China ($53M) and South Korea ($38M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 59% of global exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China (+113.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Maleic Anhydride - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for maleic anhydride worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Maleic Anhydride - Product Coverage

  • HS 291714 - Acids; acyclic polycarboxylic acids; maleic anhydride

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global maleic anhydride 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20143387 - Maleic anhydride

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical Co., Ltd., Daqing Fine Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Wuxi Suntec Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

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

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    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. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • United States
    • 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
  12. 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, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

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