South-Eastern Asia: Ethylene Polymer Bag Market 2024

Ethylene Polymer Bag Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian ethylene polymer bag market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Ethylene polymer bag exports rose slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the year before. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -3.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 20%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +41.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Vietnam represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 49% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 23% share, followed by Malaysia (15%) and Indonesia (8.2%). The Philippines (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene exports, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-2.2%) and the Philippines (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam increased by +24 percentage points.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +11.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 14%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Polymer Bag Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sacks and bags of polymers of ethylene increased by 3.9% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 25%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer bag imports expanded to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +118.6% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of ethylene polymer bag imports in 2022 were Vietnam (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Cambodia (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons), together reaching 98% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene polymer bag importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Singapore ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together accounting for 53% of total imports. Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +31.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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