Malta: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2020

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the acyclic hydrocarbons market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, acyclic hydrocarbons consumption continues to indicate a temperate deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta acyclic hydrocarbons consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in Malta

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, acyclic hydrocarbons production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Malta acyclic hydrocarbons production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of acyclic hydrocarbons were exported from Malta; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, acyclic hydrocarbons exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, acyclic hydrocarbons exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, acyclic hydrocarbons exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the major exporters of acyclic hydrocarbons in 2018, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Japan (X tons), India (X tons), Canada (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, Germany, Japan, India, Singapore, Russia, Canada, Thailand and Malta, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the acyclic hydrocarbons export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the acyclic hydrocarbons export price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for acyclic hydrocarbons attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for acyclic hydrocarbons remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into Malta

Acyclic hydrocarbons imports into Malta stood at X tons in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, acyclic hydrocarbons imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, acyclic hydrocarbons imports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of acyclic hydrocarbons in 2018. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), France (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Belgium ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports.

China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the acyclic hydrocarbons import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the acyclic hydrocarbons import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for acyclic hydrocarbons reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform