Southern Asia: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Southern Asia

After two years of growth, the South Asian polymer ion-exchangers market decreased by -76% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, jumping by 39% against 2020 figures. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% 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 +68.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 41%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) represented the key exporter of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Southern Asia, comprising 99.9% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, polymer ion-exchangers exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +2.1% per year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were imported in Southern Asia; jumping by 24% on the year before. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 115% 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. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 38%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) represented the major importer of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, creating 65% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Pakistan (12%). The following importers - Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - together made up 6.4% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to polymer ion-exchangers imports into India stood at +9.8%. At the same time, Nepal (+50.3%), Sri Lanka (+29.2%) and Pakistan (+9.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nepal emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +50.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Bangladesh (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+12 p.p.), Sri Lanka (+3.6 p.p.), Pakistan (+2.1 p.p.) and Nepal (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Bangladesh (-20.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Southern Asia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in India totaled +16.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (+11.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 India ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+8.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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