China - Phenols - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Phenols Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the phenols price stood at $1,978 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -12.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 20% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,890 per ton. From August 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,864 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,239 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 Israel (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Phenols Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof ($6,232 per ton), while the price for 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts ($1,458 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 phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof (+3.0%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
China Phenols Imports
In September 2022, approximately 77K tons of phenols were imported into China; with a decrease of -18.4% compared with the previous month's figure. In general, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 24% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 112K tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, phenols imports fell sharply to $152M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 44% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $303M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
China Phenols Imports by Type
4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts (38K tons), monophenols (30K tons) and phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof (6.6K tons) were the main products of phenols imports to China, with a combined 97% share of total imports. Polyphenols and phenol-alcohols lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 3.3%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in polyphenols and phenol-alcohols (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts ($55M), monophenols ($44M) and phenols or phenol-alcohols; halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives thereof ($41M) appeared to be the most imported types of phenols in China, together accounting for 92% of total imports.
China Phenols Imports by Country
Thailand (19K tons), South Korea (17K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (15K tons) were the main suppliers of phenols imports to China, with a combined 66% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +29.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest phenols suppliers to China were South Korea ($24M), Thailand ($24M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($22M), with a combined 46% share of total imports.
Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols 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 20142410 - Monophenols
- Prodcom 20142433 - 4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) a nd its salts
- Prodcom 20142439 - Polyphenols (including salts, excluding 4,4 isopropylidenediphenol) and phenol-alcohols
- Prodcom 20142450 - Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
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- 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 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
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- 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
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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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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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 In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the monophenols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyphenols and phenol-alcohols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global phenols market.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global monophenols market.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global polyphenols and phenol-alcohols market.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the monophenols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyphenols and phenol-alcohols market in China.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global phenols market.
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Global phenol imports amounted to X tons in 2016, picking up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, phenol imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of grow...
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In 2020, China boosted its phenol imports by +20% y-o-y to 1.5M tons. In value terms, they exceeded $1.7B. South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand constitute the key phenol suppliers to China, with a combined 58%-share of the total imports. Taiwan, the U.S., Thailand and Japan expanded their exports to China, while shipments from South Korea dropped in 2020.
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Explore the top import markets for phenols, including China, India, Germany, and more. Key statistics and data from the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
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In value terms, phenols and phenol-alcohols imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, phenols and phenol-alcohols imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global phenols and phenol-...
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In value terms, phenols and phenol-alcohols exports stood at $X in 2016. In general, phenols and phenol-alcohols exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under ...
