Which Country Exports the Most Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids in the World?

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Global acyclic acid imports stood at 11M tonnes in 2016, coming down by -1.9% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2007 to 2016- the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when imports increased by 14% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global acyclic acid imports reached its maximum volume of 12M tonnes in 2013- however, from 2014 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, acyclic acid imports totaled $11B in 2016. In general, acyclic acid imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Global acyclic acid import peaked of $15B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Acyclic Acid Importing Countries in the World

1. Belgium (1,284.8 million USD)

2. Germany (893.1 million USD)

3. India (881.1 million USD)

4. Netherlands (688.2 million USD)

5. China (590.7 million USD)

6. Italy (441.4 million USD)

7. Mexico (398.2 million USD)

8. Spain (360.6 million USD)

9. Japan (358.9 million USD)

10. South Korea (347.5 million USD)

11. Indonesia (230.8 million USD)

12. Thailand (230.5 million USD)

Acyclic Acid Imports By Country

In 2016, Belgium (1.9M tonnes), followed by India (1.2M tonnes), Germany (1M tonnes), the Netherlands (711K tonnes), and China (553K tonnes) were the key importers of acyclic acid, together generating 48% of total imports. The following importers - Mexico (506K tonnes), Italy (462K tonnes), South Korea (359K tonnes), Japan (353K tonnes), Spain (328K tonnes), Thailand (307K tonnes), and Indonesia (296K tonnes) together made up 23% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of acyclic acid imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by India (+18.2% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($1.3B), Germany ($893M) and India ($881M) appeared as the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2016, together comprising 27% of global imports.

India (+11.8% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of acyclic acid imports, in terms of the main importing countries, over the last 9 year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Acid Import Prices By Country

The average acyclic acid import price stood at $1,002 per tonne in 2016, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, acyclic acid import price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when import increased by 16% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average acyclic acid import price attained its maximum level of $1,327 per tonne in 2008- however, from 2009 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Spain ($1,098 per tonne), while Belgium ($672 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of acyclic acid import prices was attained by China (+1.5% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 2915 - Acids- saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids- their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.

Source: World: Saturated Acyclic Monocarboxylic Acids - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025