Southern Asia: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Southern Asia

The South Asian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Southern Asia

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 119% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, shipments abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes increased by 91% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 216% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) represented the largest exporter of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Southern Asia, making up 99% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports, with a CAGR of -33.3% 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 mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports plunged by an average annual rate of -33.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -0.9% per year.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were imported in Southern Asia; with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) was the key importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, constituting 70% of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) took a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Bangladesh (4.8%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into India stood at +12.6%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+36.3%) and Pakistan (+14.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +36.3% from 2012-2021. Bangladesh (+3.8 p.p.) and Pakistan (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while India saw its share reduced by -5.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Southern Asia, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +9.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (+12.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+33.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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