Price for Ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether in Malaysia - 2023

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1. Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia
4. Exports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia

Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers stood at $2,559 per ton in 2022, dropping by -48.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $7,969 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($5,544 per ton), while the price for China ($1,564 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers amounted to $9,549 per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $10,480 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($9,789 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore stood at $9,497 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (-2.2%).

Imports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia

In 2022, purchases abroad of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers increased by 404% to 111 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild contraction.

In value terms, imports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers surged to $283K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic descent.

Top Suppliers of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether to Malaysia in 2022:

1. China (56.8 tons)
2. Japan (45.0 tons)
3. India (3.1 tons)
4. South Korea (2.7 tons)
5. Germany (1.5 tons)

Exports of Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether in Malaysia

In 2022, exports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers from Malaysia surged to 2.9 tons, jumping by 31% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of ethers; acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ethers soared to $27K in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 114%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Ethers; Acyclic, and Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated or Nitrosated Derivatives, Diethyl Ether from Malaysia in 2022:

1. Singapore (2.4 tons)
2. Philippines (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform