China - Refined or Synthetic Glycerol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the refined or synthetic glycerol price stood at $925 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -36.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 10% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,788 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from Argentina ($1,070 per ton) and Brazil ($1,057 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($724 per ton) and Indonesia ($885 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
China Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Imports
In September 2022, the amount of refined or synthetic glycerol imported into China surged to 55K tons, picking up by 80% on the previous month. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.2% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports increased by +116.7% against June 2022 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, refined or synthetic glycerol imports rose notably to $51M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 when imports increased by 33% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 63K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
China Refined or Synthetic Glycerol Imports by Country
In September 2022, Indonesia (37K tons) constituted the largest supplier of refined or synthetic glycerol to China, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, refined or synthetic glycerol imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (12K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (3K tons), with a 5.4% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+9.1% per month) and Thailand (+22.8% per month).
In value terms, Indonesia ($32M) constituted the largest supplier of refined or synthetic glycerol to China, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($12M), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 4.2% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (+2.2% per month) and Thailand (+11.2% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for refined or synthetic glycerol 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.
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- Prodcom 20142360 - Glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes)
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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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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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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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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