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Date: Jun 27, 2019
Methanol Market in Asia - Key Insights
IndexBox has just published a new report, the Asia - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.
The revenue of the methanol market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of methanol consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Production in Asia
The methanol production stood at X tonnes in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The methanol production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, methanol production reached its peak volume of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2017, methanol production growth remained at a lower figure.
Methanol Exports
Exports in Asia
The exports amounted to X tonnes in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The methanol exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.
In value terms, methanol exports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, exports failed to regain their momentum.
Exports by Country
Iran (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) represented the main exporters of methanol (methyl alcohol) in 2017, amounting to near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tonnes), Oman (X tonnes) and Qatar (X tonnes), together committing X% share of total exports. Brunei Darussalam (X tonnes) and Bahrain (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports.
Export Prices by Country
The methanol export price in Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The the methanol export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion.
Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Oman ($X per tonne), while Brunei Darussalam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Iran (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Methanol Imports
Imports in Asia
The imports stood at X tonnes in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the methanol imports increased by +X% against 2011 indices.
In value terms, methanol imports totaled $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, methanol imports reached their maximum in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2017, China (X tonnes) was the major importer for methanol (methyl alcohol), making up X% of total imports. Japan (X tonnes) occupied a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (X%), India (X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (X%). The following importers - Singapore (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) each amounted to a X% share of total imports.
China was also the fastest growing in terms of the methanol (methyl alcohol) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, India (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Japan increased by X% percentage points, while Turkey (-X%), Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), India (-X%) and China (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported methanol (methyl alcohol) in Asia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2017, the methanol import price in Asia amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. The the methanol import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage.
Average import prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in China ($X per tonne) and Singapore ($X per tonne), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) and South Korea ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.
From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Source: IndexBox Platform
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in Asia. 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 2025.
Product coverage:
• Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Country coverage:
• Taiwan (Chinese)
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Production in Asia, split by region and country
• Trade (exports and imports) in Asia
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
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. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2007–2021
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2007–2021
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
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2021
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Table 3:
Market Value, 2007–2021
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2021
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2007–2021
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2007–2021
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2007–2021
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2021
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2021
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2021
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2007–2021
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2007–2021
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2021
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2007–2021
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2007–2021
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