World - Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Refined or synthetic glycerol market: read recently published statistics empowered by an Ai-driven BI platform. Facts and figures provide market prices, imports, trade, production, companies, consumption, exports, and market size. Here is a breakdown by country, including China, Russia, the Middle East, EU, the U.K., the U.S., Africa, and Latin America. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the reports.
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | India |
| 4 | Japan |
| 5 | Brazil |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by India.
From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to -5.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-5.0% per year) and India (-3.4% per year).
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Poland | 752 | 431 | 522 | -16.7% |
| Thailand | 844 | 656 | 542 | -19.9% |
| Brazil | 668 | 627 | 553 | -9.0% |
| Indonesia | 776 | 607 | 595 | -12.4% |
| Argentina | 741 | 806 | 749 | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | 921 | 748 | 766 | -8.8% |
| Netherlands | 954 | 679 | 783 | -9.4% |
| Belgium | 1081 | 784 | 785 | -14.8% |
| Germany | 1033 | 805 | 825 | -10.6% |
| United States | 1274 | 1158 | 1120 | -6.2% |
| Average | 902 | 720 | 712 | -11.1% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,120 per ton), while Poland ($522 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, 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 | ||||
| France | 1087 | 853 | 879 | -10.1% |
| Japan | 1025 | 854 | 768 | -13.4% |
| United Kingdom | 841 | 751 | 767 | -4.5% |
| United States | 1039 | 829 | 763 | -14.3% |
| Italy | 978 | 710 | 761 | -11.8% |
| Spain | 1077 | 725 | 755 | -16.3% |
| Germany | 990 | 640 | 738 | -13.7% |
| Netherlands | 769 | 552 | 619 | -10.3% |
| Mexico | 937 | 666 | 615 | -19.0% |
| India | 914 | 635 | 570 | -21.0% |
| China | 876 | 560 | 560 | -20.0% |
| Russia | 643 | 532 | 547 | -7.8% |
| Thailand | 827 | 625 | 538 | -19.3% |
| Average | 932 | 693 | 689 | -14.1% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($879 per ton), while Thailand ($538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -2.5% |
| United States | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -15.3% |
| Netherlands | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.08 | -9.8% |
| Japan | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.06 | -11.5% |
| France | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.06 | -10.2% |
In value terms, the largest refined or synthetic glycerol importing markets worldwide were China ($198M), the United States ($108M) and the Netherlands ($77M), with a combined 31% share of global imports.
Among the main importing countries, China saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Indonesia | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -17.7% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -13.7% |
| Netherlands | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | -7.4% |
| Brazil | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 86.7% |
In value terms, the largest refined or synthetic glycerol supplying countries worldwide were Indonesia ($333M), Malaysia ($238M) and Germany ($226M), together accounting for 58% of global exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, the United States, Belgium, Thailand and Poland, which together accounted for a further 29%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Brazil (+86.7% per year) saw 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.
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for refined or synthetic glycerol 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.
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Top Companies
BASF SE, PETRONIKA, PT, SAUDI BASIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION (SABIC), BASF Corporation, Braskem S/A, Umicore SA, FORMOSA CHEMICALS & FIBRE CORP., Dongguan Guangcai Dyestuffs Co., Ltd., SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD., MITSUI CHEMICALS,INC., B.A.S.F. Antwerpen N.V. NV, SHOWA DENKO K.K., TOSOH CORPORATION, Pingxiang Lele Fuzhisuan Factory, UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD., Lonza AG, North Huajin Chemical Industries Co., Ltd., Union Carbide Corporation, MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC., Wacker Chemical Corporation
Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Product Coverage
- HS 290545 - Alcohols; polyhydric, glycerol
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for refined or synthetic glycerol. 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 20142360 - Glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes)
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 THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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