Republic of Korea: Total Fibre Furnish Market 2020

Total Fibre Furnish Exports from Republic of Korea

In 2017, approx. X tons of total fibre furnish were exported from South Korea; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the total fibre furnish exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. South Korea exports peaked of X tons in 2016, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, total fibre furnish exports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, the total exports indicated a notable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the total fibre furnish exports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. South Korea exports peaked of $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Total Fibre Furnish Exports by Country from Republic of Korea

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Brazil (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented the largest exporters of total fibre furnish, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - the UK (X tons), Chile (X tons), Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Finland (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and France (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Total Fibre Furnish Export Prices by Country in Republic of Korea

The total fibre furnish export price in South Korea stood at $X per kg in 2017, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, total fibre furnish export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the export prices for total fibre furnish failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Finland ($X per kg), while the UK ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports into Republic of Korea

Total fibre furnish imports into South Korea amounted to X tons in 2017, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the total fibre furnish imports attained their peak volume of X tons. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the total fibre furnish imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, total fibre furnish imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports by Country into Republic of Korea

China was the major importer of total fibre furnish in the world, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by the U.S. (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Turkey (+X%), India (+X%), Spain (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Germany, South Korea, Indonesia, the U.S., France and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of India and China decreased by -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported total fibre furnish into South Korea, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

In China, total fibre furnish imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Total Fibre Furnish Import Prices by Country in Republic of Korea

The total fibre furnish import price in South Korea stood at $X per kg in 2017, flattening at the previous year. In general, total fibre furnish import price continues to indicate a temperate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak level of $X per kg. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the import prices for total fibre furnish stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Italy ($X per kg), while India ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform