China - Toluene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Toluene Prices in China

China Toluene Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the toluene price amounted to $1,192 per ton (FOB, China), approximately mirroring the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +6.3% 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, toluene export price increased by +63.4% against January 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 an increase of 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,204 per ton in August 2022, and then declined in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In September 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($1,241 per ton) and South Korea ($1,087 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($1,018 per ton) and Vietnam ($1,026 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Toluene Exports

In September 2022, toluene exports from China shrank remarkably to 89K tons, dropping by -18.3% against August 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 with an increase of 201% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 109K tons in August 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following month.

In value terms, toluene exports declined markedly to $107M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 243% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 132K tons in August 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following month.

China Toluene Exports by Country

Singapore (64K tons) was the main destination for toluene exports from China, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, toluene exports to Singapore exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (17K tons), fourfold. Vietnam (5K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Singapore amounted to +50.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (+7.9% per month) and Vietnam (+190.0% per month).

In value terms, Singapore ($79M) remains the key foreign market for toluene exports from China, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($19M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 4.8% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Singapore stood at +60.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (+9.9% per month) and Vietnam (+142.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the toluene 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.

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 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
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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