China - Benzoic Acid, Its Salts And Esters - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Benzoic Acid Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Benzoic Acid Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Benzoic Acid Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Benzoic Acid Exports in China
  4. Benzoic Acid Imports in China

Benzoic Acid Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average benzoic acid export price stood at $1,274 per ton in June 2023, approximately reflecting the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 2.7% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $1,795 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Thailand ($1,502 per ton) and the United States ($1,388 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($1,116 per ton) and Turkey ($1,134 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Benzoic Acid Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average benzoic acid import price stood at $4,872 per ton in 2022, growing by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $5,227 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($17,478 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,969 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Benzoic Acid Exports in China

In 2022, overseas shipments of benzoic acid, its salts and esters decreased by -8.4% to 107K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 117K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, benzoic acid exports rose rapidly to $175M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +74.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Export of Benzoic Acid in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States15.313.824.619.48.2%
Indonesia5.65.28.710.422.9%
India6.55.78.89.814.7%
Mexico6.05.08.69.717.4%
Netherlands15.29.55.98.2-18.6%
South Korea4.03.56.67.925.5%
Japan3.72.33.87.727.7%
Brazil5.05.37.57.212.9%
Turkey3.52.58.87.026.0%
Russia3.63.45.66.924.2%
Thailand3.23.45.46.828.6%
Vietnam2.11.94.03.619.7%
Malaysia1.61.72.43.327.3%
Others42.837.058.066.715.9%
Total11810015917514.0%

Top Export Markets for Benzoic Acid from China in 2022:

  1. United States (10.4K tons)
  2. India (7.2K tons)
  3. Indonesia (6.3K tons)
  4. Mexico (5.9K tons)
  5. Turkey (5.6K tons)
  6. Netherlands (5.0K tons)
  7. Russia (4.9K tons)
  8. Japan (4.8K tons)
  9. South Korea (4.5K tons)
  10. Brazil (4.4K tons)
  11. Thailand (4.2K tons)
  12. Vietnam (2.2K tons)
  13. Malaysia (1.9K tons)

Benzoic Acid Imports in China

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of benzoic acid, its salts and esters decreased by -66.8% to 2.7K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 218% against the previous year.

In value terms, benzoic acid imports dropped remarkably to $13M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 78%.

Import of Benzoic Acid in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States0.60.91.42.151.8%
Japan1.61.82.32.19.5%
Netherlands1.28.38.81.916.6%
Italy0.10.21.01.1122.4%
RwandaN/AN/A0.11.11000.0%
Estonia0.80.51.50.4-20.6%
FranceN/AN/A0.20.4100.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)2.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Others1.03.04.34.261.3%
Total8.214.719.413.317.5%

Top Suppliers of Benzoic Acid to China in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (970.7 tons)
  2. United States (334.1 tons)
  3. Italy (197.7 tons)
  4. France (127.2 tons)
  5. Estonia (126.8 tons)
  6. Japan (119.3 tons)
  7. Rwanda (87.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

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