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China - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Abs) Copolymers in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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China: Abs Copolymers Market 2024

Abs Copolymers Market Size in China

The Chinese ABS copolymers market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Abs Copolymers Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X tons of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms were exported from China; picking up by 65% on the year before. In general, exports posted strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ABS copolymers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of ABS copolymers exports from China, together accounting for 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Brazil, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, the United States, Australia, Mexico, Iran and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +170.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest markets for ABS copolymers exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 42% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Brazil, the United States, Indonesia, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), Singapore, Australia and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main countries of destination, Iran, with a CAGR of +173.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ABS copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Abs Copolymers Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, purchases abroad of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms decreased by -13% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ABS copolymers imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of ABS copolymers imports to China, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Thailand, Japan and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +106.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ABS copolymers suppliers to China were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), South Korea ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together comprising 86% of total imports. Thailand, Japan and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.2%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +87.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average ABS copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 41% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of abs copolymers consumption in 2020 were China, Taiwan Chinese) and the United States, together comprising 48% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, Turkey, South Korea and Iran, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of abs copolymers production in 2020 were South Korea, Taiwan Chinese) and the United States, together comprising 49% of global production. These countries were followed by Belgium, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Mexico, Iran, Thailand and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms to China?

In value terms, Taiwan Chinese), South Korea and Malaysia constituted the largest abs copolymers suppliers to China, with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Japan and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 9.8%.

What are the leading importers of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms from China?

In value terms, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR and Thailand were the largest markets for abs copolymers exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 46% of total exports. South Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan Chinese), Iran, Japan, Singapore, Australia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

What is the average export price for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in China?

In 2020, the average abs copolymers export price amounted to $2,212 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers in primary forms in China?

In 2020, the average abs copolymers import price amounted to $1,520 per ton, waning by -5.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the abs copolymers 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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Prodcom 20162070 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers, in primary forms

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China

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023