China - Polycarbonates (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Polycarbonate Price in China (CIF) - 2022
- Polycarbonate Price in China (FOB) - 2023
- Polycarbonate Imports in China
- Polycarbonate Exports in China
Polycarbonate Price in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average polycarbonate import price amounted to $3,601 per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
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 Singapore ($5,890 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($1,855 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polycarbonate Price in China (FOB) - 2023
In June 2023, the average polycarbonate export price amounted to $2,363 per ton, with a decrease of -5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 6.5% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,237 per ton. From September 2022 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($2,776 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($1,776 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Polycarbonate Imports in China
In 2022, supplies from abroad of polycarbonates (in primary forms) decreased by -3.9% to 1.4M tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.1%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.6M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, polycarbonate imports totaled $5B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% 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 +46.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
| Import of Polycarbonate in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| South Korea | 630 | 599 | 910 | 729 | 5.0% |
| Thailand | 451 | 385 | 497 | 544 | 6.4% |
| Japan | 461 | 520 | 489 | 417 | -3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 314 | 226 | 399 | 350 | 3.7% |
| United States | 384 | 263 | 232 | 239 | -14.6% |
| Spain | 175 | 156 | 173 | 196 | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | 100 | 75.3 | 97.4 | 93.9 | -2.1% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 753 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 323 | 1,184 | 1,753 | 2,422 | 95.7% |
| Total | 3,590 | 3,408 | 4,550 | 4,992 | 11.6% |
Top Suppliers of Polycarbonate to China in 2022:
- South Korea (277.3K tons)
- Thailand (206.7K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (156.6K tons)
- Japan (81.6K tons)
- United States (68.8K tons)
- Spain (57.3K tons)
- Malaysia (50.6K tons)
Polycarbonate Exports in China
In 2022, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) exported from China amounted to 450K tons, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, polycarbonate exports reduced modestly to $1.4B in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 139%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.5B, and then declined slightly in the following year.
| Export of Polycarbonate in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Vietnam | 64.7 | 73.0 | 132 | 132 | 26.8% |
| Malaysia | 77.2 | 52.9 | 87.1 | 84.8 | 3.2% |
| Thailand | 33.1 | 33.9 | 77.2 | 73.3 | 30.3% |
| Indonesia | 11.3 | 11.1 | 42.5 | 50.0 | 64.2% |
| Japan | 33.2 | 31.4 | 50.7 | 46.9 | 12.2% |
| South Korea | 28.3 | 33.9 | 47.0 | 40.8 | 13.0% |
| India | 7.1 | 12.6 | 60.1 | 35.8 | 71.5% |
| Mexico | 19.4 | 7.8 | 29.4 | 25.8 | 10.0% |
| Singapore | 15.1 | 17.7 | 41.4 | 25.4 | 18.9% |
| United States | 7.6 | 9.3 | 24.1 | 22.5 | 43.6% |
| Israel | 1.4 | 5.7 | 19.7 | 17.1 | 130.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 13.1 | 303.1% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 274 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 127 | 340 | 890 | 879 | 90.6% |
| Total | 700 | 631 | 1,506 | 1,447 | 27.4% |
Top Export Markets for Polycarbonate from China in 2022:
- Vietnam (37.1K tons)
- Malaysia (25.3K tons)
- Thailand (22.1K tons)
- Indonesia (18.6K tons)
- Japan (13.1K tons)
- India (12.6K tons)
- South Korea (12.4K tons)
- United States (10.2K tons)
- Mexico (8.2K tons)
- Israel (7.8K tons)
- Singapore (6.7K tons)
- Turkey (6.2K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polycarbonate market in China. 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.
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
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- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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