Puerto Rico: Aromatic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Aromatic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives market stood at less than $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Aromatic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from Puerto Rico totaled less than X kg, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives exports stood at less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the key exporter of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons in the world, mixing up 76% of total export. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together comprising a 12% share of total exports. South Korea (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 39% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +5.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+5.7% per year) and Belgium (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aromatic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, the amount of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons imported into Puerto Rico stood at less than X kg, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives imports amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the largest importers of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbonsacross the globe, together reaching approx. 40% of total imports. India (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons). All these countries together held near 31% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Italy (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aromatic hydrocarbons derivatives importing markets into Puerto Rico were the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 37% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +20.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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