Eastern Asia: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the East Asian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market increased by 14% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Asia

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Eastern Asia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -18.7% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 2014 with an increase of 17%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented the largest exporters of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in 2021, resulting at near 40% and 36% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), making up a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imported in Eastern Asia soared to X tons, surging by 30% on the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. 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.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons) was the main importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Asia, comprising 97% of total import. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes importing markets in Eastern Asia were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 97% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 2.7%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +35.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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