Ether-Phenols; Ether-Alcohol-Phenols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Market

The article provides a detailed analysis of the global market for ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, and their various derivatives. It discusses consumption trends, production levels, and export and import patterns from 2012 to 2022. Key findings include a decline in global consumption, with China, the United States, and India being the top consuming countries. Production levels peaked in 2012 but have since declined. The market value is expected to reach $1.2B by 2030. The article also covers export and import trends, with India leading in exports and China in imports. The average prices and per capita consumption rates are also compared among the major countries.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -0.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 77K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $1.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Ether-Phenols; Ether-Alcohol-Phenols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives

In 2022, approx. 80K tons of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives were consumed worldwide; with an increase of 5.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the peak volume at 174K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The value of the market for ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives worldwide rose to $1.1B in 2022, picking up by 1.9% 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). In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $2.4B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (24K tons), the United States (13K tons) and India (7.7K tons), together accounting for 56% of global consumption. Indonesia, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Turkey, the UK, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese) and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of derivatives, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while derivatives for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.

In value terms, the largest ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives markets worldwide were China ($275M), the United States ($218M) and Germany ($76M), together comprising 52% of the global market. India, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese) and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +6.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while derivatives for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of per capita consumption of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives was registered in Belgium (133 kg per 1000 persons), followed by the United States (40 kg per 1000 persons), Saudi Arabia (38 kg per 1000 persons) and Germany (29 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives was estimated at 10 kg per 1000 persons.

In Belgium, per capita consumption of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives expanded at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the United States (-9.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-3.6% per year).

Production

World Production of Ether-Phenols; Ether-Alcohol-Phenols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives

After three years of decline, production of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives increased by 6.7% to 80K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, global production of attained the peak volume at 171K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, production of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives rose significantly to $1.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 7.2%. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at $2.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (20K tons), China (19K tons) and the United States (12K tons), with a combined 64% share of global production. Indonesia, France, Japan, Turkey, Germany, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while derivatives for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

Imports

World Imports of Ether-Phenols; Ether-Alcohol-Phenols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives

In 2022, overseas purchases of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives decreased by -2.1% to 28K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at 32K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives amounted to $351M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $371M. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of global imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports By Country

China was the key importer of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to 7.3K tons, which was approx. 26% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (2.5K tons), India (2.1K tons), Belgium (1.7K tons), Brazil (1.5K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (1.5K tons), together creating a 34% share of total imports. Singapore (1,080 tons), France (1,015 tons), Germany (943 tons), Japan (847 tons), Spain (721 tons), Nigeria (643 tons) and South Korea (606 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives imports, with a CAGR of +15.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Brazil (+12.4%), Belgium (+11.4%), Nigeria (+9.2%), France (+6.2%), South Korea (+4.7%), Japan (+1.9%), Singapore (+1.1%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.0%), India (-1.8%) and the United States (-3.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+19 p.p.), Belgium (+3.6 p.p.) and Brazil (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while India and the United States saw its share reduced by -3.4% and -6.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives importing markets worldwide were China ($68M), the United States ($37M) and Belgium ($23M), with a combined 37% share of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +12.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives amounted to $12,654 per ton, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 21%. Global import price peaked at $14,079 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($19,501 per ton), while Nigeria ($1,450 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Ether-Phenols; Ether-Alcohol-Phenols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives

In 2022, shipments abroad of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives was finally on the rise to reach 28K tons after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum at 30K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives rose notably to $350M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

In 2022, India (14K tons) was the largest exporter of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, committing 51% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (3.2K tons), China (2.9K tons), Indonesia (2.7K tons) and Belgium (1.3K tons), together making up a 36% share of total exports. The United States (1,059 tons) and South Korea (729 tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+15.7%) and South Korea (+13.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +15.7% from 2012-2022. Indonesia, China and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+23 p.p.), Belgium (+3.2 p.p.) and South Korea (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States, Indonesia, China and France saw its share reduced by -2.2%, -3.1%, -4.2% and -5.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, India ($154M) remains the largest ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives supplier worldwide, comprising 44% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($50M), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.7% share.

In India, exports of ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives expanded at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-0.3% per year) and France (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average export price for ether-phenols; ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives amounted to $12,506 per ton, surging by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $14,131 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($22,101 per ton), while South Korea ($7,012 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.7%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform