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Global Crude Glycerol Market 2024

Crude Glycerol Market Size

In 2021, the global crude glycerol market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a resilient increase. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Crude Glycerol Production

In value terms, crude glycerol production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 52% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Crude Glycerol Exports

Exports

In 2021, the amount of crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes exported worldwide amounted to X tons, growing by 14% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, crude glycerol exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) was the largest exporter of crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes, committing 32% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near 31% share of total exports. Malaysia (X tons), France (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the United States (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +28.4%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the largest crude glycerol supplier worldwide, comprising 38% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.4% share.

In Indonesia, crude glycerol exports expanded at an average annual rate of +26.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+15.1% per year) and Germany (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average crude glycerol export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 87% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+6.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crude Glycerol Imports

Imports

In 2021, approx. X tons of crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes were imported worldwide; increasing by 15% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, crude glycerol imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) represented the largest importer of crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes, mixing up 48% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by Germany (5.4%), India (4.6%) and Malaysia (4.6%). The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to crude glycerol imports into China stood at +11.9%. At the same time, Russia (+60.6%), India (+27.9%), Denmark (+15.9%), Malaysia (+7.7%), Belgium (+6.8%) and the Netherlands (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +60.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Germany (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+12 p.p.), India (+3.6 p.p.), Russia (+3.4 p.p.) and Denmark (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-5.5 p.p.) and Germany (-8.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes worldwide, comprising 52% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.3% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +18.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.8% per year) and India (+36.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average crude glycerol import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, crude glycerol import price increased by +82.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of crude glycerol consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 27% share of global consumption. Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mexico, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.
The countries with the highest volumes of crude glycerol production in 2020 were Indonesia, the United States and Brazil, together comprising 22% of global production. India, Germany, China, Japan, Spain, Pakistan, France, Bangladesh, Nigeria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.
In value terms, Indonesia remains the largest crude glycerol supplier worldwide, comprising 29% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.3% share.
In value terms, China constitutes the largest market for imported crude glycerol, glycerine waters and lyes worldwide, comprising 44% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands, with an 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.
In 2020, the average crude glycerol export price amounted to $223 per ton, which is down by -16% against the previous year.
The average crude glycerol import price stood at $269 per ton in 2020, growing by 4.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global crude glycerol market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20411000 - Glycerol (glycerine), crude, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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