Asia-Pacific: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific polymer ion-exchangers market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -22.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exported in Asia-Pacific skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 16% on 2020. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +51.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +88.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 70% of total exports. India (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (5.4%). The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each finished at a 6.3% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+19.9%) and India (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +19.9% from 2012-2021. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Korea increased by +3.6 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+6.8% per year) and India (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 11%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, 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 (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were imported in Asia-Pacific; increasing by 10% on 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the largest importers of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, together constituting 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Asia-Pacific, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +13.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+11.9% per year) and Japan (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, polymer ion-exchangers import price increased by +86.2% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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