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Dominican Republic: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After eight years of growth, overseas shipments of polycarbonates (in primary forms) decreased by -98.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 575%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 882%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for polycarbonate exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +13.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for polycarbonates (in primary forms) exports from the Dominican Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +15.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average polycarbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 45%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +2.2% per year.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, polycarbonate imports into the Dominican Republic surged to X tons, rising by 55% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of polycarbonate imports to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the largest polycarbonate suppliers to the Dominican Republic, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +29.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polycarbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the world?

India remains the largest polycarbonate consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, polycarbonate consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Korea, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, South Korea and the United States, with a combined 63% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) to the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, Belgium constituted the largest supplier of polycarbonate to the Dominican Republic, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 22% share.

What are the leading importers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) from the Dominican Republic?

In value terms, China remains the key foreign market for polycarbonate exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the Dominican Republic?

The average polycarbonate export price stood at $884 per ton in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the Dominican Republic?

The average polycarbonate import price stood at $3,465 per ton in 2021, picking up by 42% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polycarbonate market in the Dominican Republic. 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20164040 - Polycarbonates, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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