Eastern Asia: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian polymer ion-exchangers market fell notably to $X in 2021, dropping by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exported in Eastern Asia was estimated at X tons, growing by 13% on 2020. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 +50.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +70.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), constituting a 6.6% share of total exports. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - each finished at a 7.7% 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%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, 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 and China increased by +4.4 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.5% share.

In China, polymer ion-exchangers exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+6.8% per year) and South Korea (+11.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

Polymer ion-exchangers imports expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, increasing by 13% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw 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) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the key importers of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, together achieving 100% 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 Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Eastern Asia, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 13% share.

In China, polymer ion-exchangers imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+11.9% per year) and Japan (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. 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 +57.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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