Asia-Pacific: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the Asia-Pacific acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market increased by 2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, shipments abroad of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2021. Japan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 5.1% share, followed by India (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from China stood at +5.9%. At the same time, India (+44.9%) and Japan (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +44.9% from 2012-2021. While the share of India (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Japan (-1.7 p.p.) and China (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +4.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+5.0% per year) and India (+34.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports in Asia-Pacific was estimated at X tons, picking up by 13% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly 57% of total imports in 2021. Thailand (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.4% share, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (6.4%) and Malaysia (5.8%). The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), China (X tons), Australia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 66% of total imports. India, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Australia, Vietnam and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives import price increased by +61.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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