China: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in China

The Chinese polymer ion-exchangers market declined rapidly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -31.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in China

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Polymer ion-exchangers production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exported from China rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 14% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 +51.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 +66.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for polymer ion-exchangers exports from China, accounting for a 21% share of total exports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+4.8% per year) and South Korea (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exports from China, comprising 15% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+7.7% per year) and Russia (+4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Canada (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, overseas purchases of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier to China, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled +36.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and South Korea (+8.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms to China, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +49.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+18.3% per year) and France (+2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($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 (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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