Malaysia: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Malaysia

After three years of decline, the Malaysian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market increased by 31% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Malaysia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -98.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 6,987% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6,136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Malaysia, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +66.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from Malaysia worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

Singapore, with a CAGR of +52.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 South Korea (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, imports of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes into Malaysia declined to X tons, with a decrease of -5.8% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports to Malaysia, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +17.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes suppliers to Malaysia, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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