Pakistan: Market for Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids 2025

Market Size for Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exports from Pakistan, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids exported from Pakistan were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, 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, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Bangladesh (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports into Pakistan totaled X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids imports to Pakistan, together accounting for X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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