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Polyurethanes Market

Polyurethanes market: discover newly released data empowered by an Ai-driven market research platform. Data contain imports, consumption, production, companies, trade, exports, market prices, and market size. There is a split by country, including the U.K., Africa, Latin America, Russia, EU, the U.S., China, and the Middle East. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

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Polyurethanes - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	India
4	Japan
5	Brazil

In value terms, China, the United States and India constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, with a combined 39% share of the global market.

India recorded the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while polyurethanes market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyurethanes Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2019-2021
China	2503	2672	978	-37.5%
Singapore	2673	2568	2624	-0.9%
Italy	3672	3052	3690	0.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)	3881	3467	3693	-2.5%
South Korea	4018	3954	3988	-0.4%
France	3533	3448	4090	7.6%
Spain	4890	3907	4263	-6.6%
Netherlands	3683	3961	4388	9.2%
United Kingdom	3572	3558	4439	11.5%
Germany	4136	4101	4600	5.5%
United States	4718	4299	4757	0.4%
Belgium	4739	4427	5185	4.6%
Japan	7071	7245	7352	2.0%
Average	3756	3645	3807	0.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($7,352 per ton), while China ($978 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2019-2021
Canada	4923	5067	4845	-0.8%
United States	4832	4421	4719	-1.2%
Germany	4348	3740	4574	2.6%
Netherlands	3901	3800	4495	7.3%
China	4329	4485	4404	0.9%
France	3974	3446	4057	1.0%
Mexico	3137	2978	3966	12.4%
Italy	3921	3173	3788	-1.7%
Vietnam	3685	3830	3756	1.0%
Russia	3379	3207	3705	4.7%
Spain	3458	3215	3696	3.4%
Indonesia	3369	3238	3307	-0.9%
India	2345	2121	2447	2.2%
Average	3659	3538	3864	2.8%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($4,845 per ton), while India ($2,447 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyurethanes - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2019-2021
China	0.7	0.7	0.7	-1.2%
Germany	0.4	0.4	0.5	16.1%
Vietnam	0.5	0.5	0.5	-0.2%
United States	0.3	0.3	0.4	10.2%
Italy	0.3	0.3	0.4	14.2%

In value terms, the largest polyurethanes importing markets worldwide were China ($702M), Germany ($540M) and Vietnam ($490M), together accounting for 22% of global imports. The United States, Italy, India, Mexico, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

The Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyurethanes - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2019-2021
Germany	1.5	1.4	1.9	10.5%
United States	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.4%
Italy	0.6	0.5	0.7	11.2%
Netherlands	0.3	0.3	0.5	22.7%
Belgium	0.3	0.3	0.5	25.9%

In value terms, Germany ($1.9B) remains the largest polyurethanes supplier worldwide, comprising 24% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($830M), with a 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 8.9% share.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at +10.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+0.4% per year) and Italy (+11.2% per year).

Polyurethanes - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for polyurethanes worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Polyurethanes - Product Coverage

HS 390950 - Polyurethanes; in primary forms

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global polyurethanes market. 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 20165670 - Polyurethanes, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

BASF SE, Covestro AG, DowDuPont, Huntsman International LLC, Recticel NV, Polyurethane Products Corp., FallLine Corp., BJB Enterprises, Weaver Industries, Redwood Plastics and Rubber, New Process Fibre Company, Applied Plastics Co., Griff Paper & Film, E&T Plastics Mfg. Co., RubberMill, Century Rubber Co., All Foam Products Co., Aero Rubber Co., Colorado Molded Products Co., Elliott Co., CGR Products, Ace Rubber Products, Urethane Technology Co, SNP, Bailey-Parks Urethane, E-A-R Aearo Technologies LLC, UFP Technologies, Covestro LLC, Meyer Plastics, Thieme Corporation, Walton Plastics, ComPlex Plastics, SAS Industries, Enbi, Huntsman, Exothermic Molding, Uniflex

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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023