South-Eastern Asia: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian polymer ion-exchangers market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20,163% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Polymer ion-exchangers exports soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 41% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Singapore dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), committing a 9.9% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Philippines (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) - together made up 6.3% of total exports.

Exports from Singapore increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Philippines (+58.7%), Vietnam (+29.9%) and Malaysia (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +58.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam increased by +3.8, +2 and +2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 1.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Singapore stood at +29.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (+20.3% per year) and the Philippines (+65.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 127% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 (+20.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Polymer ion-exchangers imports rose to X tons in 2021, picking up by 3.6% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the key importers of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in South-Eastern Asia, together accounting for near 61% of total imports. Singapore (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Vietnam (15%) and the Philippines (5.9%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Singapore amounted to +27.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Indonesia (+2.5% per year) and Malaysia (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted resilient growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 (+20.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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