India: Phenols Market 2024

Phenols Market Size in India

The Indian phenols market reduced to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Phenols Production in India

In value terms, phenols production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Phenols production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Phenols Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of phenols decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phenols exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of phenols exports from India, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for phenols exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average phenols export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, phenols export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Phenols Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, imports of phenols into India reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, phenols imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of phenols imports to India, with a combined X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the United States, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phenols to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average phenols import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, phenols import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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