World - Polycarbonates (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Polycarbonate - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | India |
| 2 | China |
| 3 | South Korea |
| 4 | Germany |
| 5 | Taiwan (Chinese) |
In value terms, India led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China. It was followed by South Korea.
In India, the polycarbonate market increased at an average annual rate of +21.9% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (-3.6% per year) and South Korea (-16.0% per year).
Polycarbonate Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Thailand | 2943 | 2233 | 1724 | -23.5% |
| South Korea | 2977 | 2555 | 2023 | -17.6% |
| Spain | 2806 | 2373 | 2035 | -14.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2194 | 2298 | 2256 | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | 3111 | 2735 | 2466 | -11.0% |
| China | 3214 | 2728 | 2494 | -11.9% |
| United States | 3135 | 3046 | 2499 | -10.7% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 3453 | 2967 | 2965 | -7.3% |
| Japan | 4586 | 4119 | 4442 | -1.6% |
| Average | 3060 | 2686 | 2372 | -12.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,442 per ton), while Thailand ($1,724 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, 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 | ||||
| Mexico | 3333 | 3223 | 3192 | -2.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 3474 | 2993 | 2966 | -7.6% |
| Vietnam | 3413 | 2867 | 2830 | -8.9% |
| United States | 3532 | 3147 | 2703 | -12.5% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 3760 | 3207 | 2606 | -16.7% |
| Germany | 2815 | 2625 | 2579 | -4.3% |
| South Korea | 2988 | 2889 | 2436 | -9.7% |
| Japan | 2711 | 2561 | 2355 | -6.8% |
| Malaysia | 2826 | 2317 | 2307 | -9.6% |
| China | 3173 | 2367 | 2190 | -16.9% |
| Singapore | 2452 | 2317 | 2091 | -7.7% |
| Italy | 2623 | 2256 | 2067 | -11.2% |
| India | 2865 | 2265 | 1881 | -19.0% |
| Average | 3079 | 2569 | 2383 | -12.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,192 per ton), while India ($1,881 per ton) was 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.
Polycarbonate - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | -9.6% |
| Mexico | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | -2.3% |
| Germany | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -14.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -25.9% |
| Vietnam | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -7.1% |
In value terms, China ($3.4B) constitutes the largest market for imported polycarbonates (in primary forms) worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($659M), with a 6.7% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.1% share.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -9.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (-2.3% per year) and Germany (-14.1% per year).
Polycarbonate - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| South Korea | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | -9.6% |
| United States | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1 | -11.4% |
| Japan | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.6% |
| Thailand | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | -25.9% |
| Netherlands | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | -12.6% |
In value terms, South Korea ($1.5B), the United States ($987M) and Japan ($782M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 42% share of global exports.
Among the main exporting countries, Japan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.
Polycarbonate - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for polycarbonate worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding 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.
Polycarbonate - Top Companies
The Dow Chemical Company, AVC HOLDINGS PTY LTD, AUSTRALIAN VINYLS CORPORATION PTY LTD, MB Barter (usa) Inc, SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED, HARVEYS COMPOSITES (PTY) LTD, PTT GLOBAL CHEMICAL PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Hengyi Petrochemical Co., Ltd., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Huntsman International LLC, Huntsman Corporation, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Celanese Americas LLC, Covestro Deutschland AG, FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION, Celanese Holdings LLC, Celanese Chemicals Inc., HITACHI CHEMICAL COMPANY, LTD.
Polycarbonate - Product Coverage
- HS 390740 - Polycarbonates; in primary forms
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global polycarbonate 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 20164040 - Polycarbonates, in primary forms
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- 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
+ 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
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- 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
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING 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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