South-Eastern Asia: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Southeast Asian acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market, when its value increased by 1.7% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.1%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons increased by 0.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +110.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Singapore (X tons) was the major exporter of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, committing 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together comprising a 21% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Singapore increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Vietnam (+37.9%), Malaysia (+10.5%) and Thailand (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +37.9% from 2012-2021. Malaysia (+6.6 p.p.), Vietnam (+3.7 p.p.) and Thailand (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Singapore saw its share reduced by -5.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Singapore amounted to +6.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+6.9% per year) and Thailand (+1.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports rose notably to X tons in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented roughly 56% of total imports in 2021. Indonesia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Singapore (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons). All these countries together took near 42% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore stood at +7.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (-1.3% per year) and Malaysia (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+8.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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