South-Eastern Asia: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market reached $X in 2021, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 48%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -4.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 393% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 406%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting 96% of total exports. Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +64.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Singapore ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +59.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports contracted to X tons in 2021, waning by -4.8% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Vietnam was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 44% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons) and Singapore (X tons). All these countries together held near 51% share of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Philippines (+41.9% per year) and Indonesia (-8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Thailand (-1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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