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Date: Apr 20, 2020
Global Glycerol Trade Has Almost Doubled Over the Past Three Years and Totaled $1.6B
IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Glycerol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
Global Glycerol Trade 2013-2018
In 2018, global exports of glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes) amounted to $1.6B (IndexBox estimates). Over the period under review, the total exports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, glycerol exports increased by +91.7% against 2016 indices.
Exports by Country
The exports of the four major exporters of glycerol, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Germany and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Argentina (86K tonnes), mixing up a 4.9% share of total exports. Belgium (47K tonnes), Thailand (39K tonnes), the U.S. (34K tonnes), Poland (32K tonnes) and France (29K tonnes) took a relatively small share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Malaysia ($351M), Indonesia ($309M) and Germany ($302M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined 61% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, the U.S., Thailand, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.
Export Prices by Country
The average glycerol export price stood at $910 per tonne in 2018, surging by 26% against the previous year. in general, the export price indicated mild growth from 2013 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last five-year period.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($1,274 per tonne), while Argentina ($741 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Country
In 2018, China (183K tonnes), the U.S. (144K tonnes) and the Netherlands (125K tonnes) represented the largest importer of glycerol in the world, generating 26% of total import. The following importers - Japan (73K tonnes), India (72K tonnes), the UK (71K tonnes), Mexico (67K tonnes), France (64K tonnes), Thailand (63K tonnes), Russia (52K tonnes), Spain (45K tonnes) and the Czech Republic (43K tonnes) - together made up 32% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the U.S. ($150M), China ($134M) and the Netherlands ($95M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising 24% of global imports. These countries were followed by Japan, France, Mexico, India, the UK, Thailand, Spain, the Czech Republic and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.
Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic experienced the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Source: IndexBox Platform
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• Prodcom 20142360 - Glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes)
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Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3.3
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
7.2
PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2007–2020
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2007–2020
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets and Their Profiles
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
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings in 2020
Table 2:
Market Volume, in Physical Terms, 2007–2020
Table 3:
Market Value, 2007–2020
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2018–2020
Table 5:
Production, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Table 6:
Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Table 7:
Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Table 8:
Import Prices, by Country of Destination, 2007–2020
Table 9:
Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Table 10:
Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Table 11:
Export Prices, by Country of Origin, 2007–2020
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, in Physical Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2007–2020
Figure 3:
Consumption, by Country, 2020
Figure 4:
Market Forecast to 2030
Figure 5:
Products: Market Size and Growth, by Type
Figure 6:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type
Figure 7:
Products: Exports and Growth, by Type
Figure 8:
Products: Export Prices and Growth, by Type
Figure 9:
Production Volume and Growth
Figure 10:
Exports and Growth
Figure 11:
Export Prices and Growth
Figure 12:
Market Size and Growth
Figure 13:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 14:
Imports and Growth
Figure 15:
Import Prices
Figure 16:
Production, in Physical Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 17:
Production, in Value Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 18:
Production, by Country, 2020
Figure 19:
Production, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 20:
Imports, in Physical Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 21:
Imports, in Value Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 22:
Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2020
Figure 23:
Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 24:
Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 25:
Import Prices, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 26:
Exports, in Physical Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 27:
Exports, in Value Terms, 2007–2020
Figure 28:
Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2020
Figure 29:
Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 30:
Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2007–2020
Figure 31:
Export Prices, 2007–2020
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