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India - Phenols - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Phenols Price in India - 2023

Phenols Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average phenols import price amounted to $2,194 per ton, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, phenols import price increased by +38.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($5,836 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,462 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 (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Phenols Price in India (FOB) - 2022

The average phenols export price stood at $5,341 per ton in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The export price peaked at $5,700 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($9,275 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($1,733 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Phenols Imports in India

In 2022, phenols imports into India fell modestly to 390K tons, waning by -4.5% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 408K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, phenols imports fell slightly to $855M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $879M, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Phenols in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	173	148	316	247	12.6%
Thailand	73.6	23.6	84.2	119	17.4%
South Korea	78.0	54.6	143	90.1	4.9%
United States	81.3	85.1	66.3	84.0	1.1%
Taiwan (Chinese)	46.9	27.5	60.6	74.0	16.4%
Japan	58.4	68.3	49.1	65.8	4.1%
Saudi Arabia	14.5	2.0	20.4	56.1	57.0%
South Africa	27.6	15.5	28.8	37.0	10.3%
Singapore	29.1	24.6	33.2	23.1	-7.4%
Others	79.7	73.0	77.1	59.3	-9.4%
Total	662	523	879	855	8.9%

Top Suppliers of Phenols to India in 2022:

China (88.8K tons)
Thailand (69.6K tons)
South Korea (47.5K tons)
Taiwan (Chinese) (41.8K tons)
United States (40.3K tons)
Saudi Arabia (38.4K tons)
South Africa (24.4K tons)
Japan (11.3K tons)
Singapore (10.9K tons)

Phenols Exports in India

In 2022, shipments abroad of phenols decreased by -28.1% to 76K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 106K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, phenols exports amounted to $404M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Phenols in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	83.0	76.6	80.9	89.4	2.5%
China	50.7	66.6	46.1	35.4	-11.3%
Japan	27.4	22.0	27.9	30.1	3.2%
Germany	39.8	32.5	32.5	29.9	-9.1%
South Korea	11.8	9.0	20.8	28.7	34.5%
United Arab Emirates	21.4	24.0	10.6	21.6	0.3%
Netherlands	15.6	13.6	19.2	16.5	1.9%
Belgium	15.2	18.5	11.9	12.4	-6.6%
Iran	14.4	7.2	6.0	11.8	-6.4%
Mexico	6.1	6.4	8.4	11.2	22.5%
Indonesia	7.5	14.6	6.7	10.9	13.3%
Turkey	1.5	4.3	28.8	7.8	73.2%
Nepal	1.1	0.7	1.8	2.9	38.1%
Others	83.3	105	102	95.6	4.7%
Total	379	401	403	404	2.2%

Top Export Markets for Phenols from India in 2022:

United States (13.4K tons)
United Arab Emirates (7.7K tons)
China (7.4K tons)
Germany (6.1K tons)
South Korea (5.5K tons)
Japan (5.3K tons)
Iran (5.1K tons)
Netherlands (3.2K tons)
Turkey (2.6K tons)
Mexico (2.1K tons)
Indonesia (1.6K tons)
Nepal (1.6K tons)
Belgium (1.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols market in India. 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 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20142410 - Monophenols
Prodcom 20142433 - 4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) a nd its salts
Prodcom 20142439 - Polyphenols (including salts, excluding 4,4 isopropylidenediphenol) and phenol-alcohols
Prodcom 20142450 - Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols

Country coverage:

India

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in India
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
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1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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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
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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