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Polyether alcohols market

Polyether alcohols market: download newly released statistics provided by an Ai-driven BI tool. Facts and figures include exports, production, companies, market size, market prices, consumption, trade, and imports. There is a breakdown by region, including the Middle East, the U.S., Russia, China, the U.K., Latin America, EU, and Africa. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Polyether Alcohols - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	India
2	China
3	United States
4	Japan
5	Germany

In value terms, the largest polyether alcohols markets worldwide were India, China and the United States, together comprising 53% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, India saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while polyether alcohols market for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the market figures.

Polyether Alcohols Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Saudi Arabia	1290	1353	1488	7.4%
Thailand	1219	1647	1537	12.3%
Netherlands	1904	1686	1630	-7.5%
South Korea	1938	1695	1639	-8.0%
China	2131	1740	1781	-8.6%
Spain	2051	1809	1783	-6.8%
France	2448	1927	1882	-12.3%
Belgium	2061	1908	1946	-2.8%
Singapore	1831	1717	2084	6.7%
United States	2726	2438	2317	-7.8%
Germany	2540	2485	2475	-1.3%
United Kingdom	3260	3136	2845	-6.6%
Average	2216	2020	1987	-5.3%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,845 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($1,488 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	2520	2330	2433	-1.7%
Vietnam	2348	1988	2124	-4.9%
China	2300	2071	2075	-5.0%
France	2380	2222	2063	-6.9%
Belgium	2249	2039	2057	-4.4%
United Kingdom	2207	2127	1996	-4.9%
India	1985	1857	1919	-1.7%
Poland	2077	1918	1879	-4.9%
Italy	2056	1865	1797	-6.5%
Brazil	2000	1919	1785	-5.5%
Spain	2033	1879	1721	-8.0%
Indonesia	1834	1755	1610	-6.3%
Turkey	1990	1709	1603	-10.2%
Average	2219	2031	2017	-4.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,433 per ton), while Turkey ($1,603 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Polyether Alcohols - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	1.5	1.4	1.3	-6.0%
Germany	1.2	1.1	1	-9.5%
Italy	0.6	0.6	0.5	-9.8%
Turkey	0.5	0.5	0.5	-4.1%
Belgium	0.3	0.3	0.4	15.1%

In value terms, the largest polyether alcohols importing markets worldwide were China ($1.3B), Germany ($951M) and Italy ($523M), with a combined 24% share of global imports. Turkey, Belgium, India, Poland, Vietnam, the UK, France, Brazil, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Vietnam 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.

Polyether Alcohols - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Netherlands	1.7	1.5	1.5	-5.6%
United States	1.6	1.6	1.5	-6.0%
China	1.2	1.3	1.5	11.4%
Belgium	1	1	1.3	14.8%
Germany	1.3	1.2	1.2	-5.5%

In value terms, the Netherlands ($1.5B), the United States ($1.5B) and China ($1.5B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 36% of global exports. Belgium, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

Saudi Arabia (+121.8% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyether Alcohols - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for polyether alcohols worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, 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.

Polyether Alcohols - Product Coverage

HS 390720 - Polyethers; in primary forms, excluding polyacetals

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for polyethylene glycol and polyether. 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 20164015 - Polyethylene glycols and other polyether alcohols, in primary forms
Prodcom 20164020 - Polyethers, in primary forms (excluding polyacetals, polyether alcohols)

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. 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
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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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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- 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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
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, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023