China - Polyurethanes In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Polyurethanes Price in China - 2023

Contents:

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

Polyurethanes Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average polyurethanes import price amounted to $5,181 per ton, rising by 4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 9.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $5,727 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($8,763 per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($1,045 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Polyurethanes Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average polyurethanes export price amounted to $2,490 per ton, waning by -1.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.7% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,143 per ton. From September 2022 to June 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($3,027 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($1,951 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 the United Arab Emirates (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Polyurethanes Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of polyurethanes in primary forms imported into China shrank to 164K tons, reducing by -5.4% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 173K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, polyurethanes imports reached $893M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Polyurethanes in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany16117222321510.1%
South Korea10985.3102108-0.3%
Japan74.780.398.597.69.3%
United States70.765.673.275.12.0%
Italy33.825.934.833.90.1%
Spain11.311.625.830.439.1%
Vietnam12.79.412.816.79.6%
Netherlands9.612.317.416.519.8%
Belgium12.811.313.715.46.4%
Singapore8.27.510.813.116.9%
Thailand3.53.86.29.941.4%
France8.05.613.99.87.0%
Malaysia5.73.84.85.6-0.6%
Others1991902502467.3%
Total7206848878937.4%

Top Suppliers of Polyurethanes to China in 2022:

  1. Germany (29.2K tons)
  2. South Korea (20.0K tons)
  3. Vietnam (12.7K tons)
  4. Japan (11.8K tons)
  5. United States (11.2K tons)
  6. Italy (6.2K tons)
  7. Malaysia (4.8K tons)
  8. Spain (4.5K tons)
  9. Netherlands (3.7K tons)
  10. Thailand (3.6K tons)
  11. Singapore (2.6K tons)
  12. Belgium (2.3K tons)
  13. France (2.0K tons)

Polyurethanes Exports in China

Polyurethanes exports from China skyrocketed to 345K tons in 2022, picking up by 22% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polyurethanes exports skyrocketed to $1B in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 59%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Polyurethanes in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam11187.712919220.0%
India74.280.112216831.3%
Indonesia30.622.842.662.426.8%
South Korea41.134.759.160.513.8%
Brazil15.816.221.143.339.9%
Pakistan38.928.238.439.00.1%
Russia9.110.122.137.360.0%
Bangladesh13.913.131.136.538.0%
Mexico16.814.025.331.523.3%
United Arab Emirates6.36.733.329.066.3%
Thailand19.114.820.327.913.5%
Turkey7.69.618.523.445.5%
Malaysia7.212.115.822.145.3%
Others2151772622738.3%
Total6075278401,04619.9%

Top Export Markets for Polyurethanes from China in 2022:

  1. India (64.7K tons)
  2. Vietnam (54.5K tons)
  3. Indonesia (19.4K tons)
  4. South Korea (18.3K tons)
  5. Pakistan (16.3K tons)
  6. Bangladesh (15.8K tons)
  7. Brazil (15.5K tons)
  8. Russia (13.2K tons)
  9. United Arab Emirates (12.7K tons)
  10. Mexico (10.7K tons)
  11. Thailand (9.2K tons)
  12. Turkey (9.0K tons)
  13. Malaysia (7.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyurethanes 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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  • Prodcom 20165670 - Polyurethanes, in primary forms

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Data coverage:

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 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
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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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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  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
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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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