Asia: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2022

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Asia

The Asian polymer ion-exchangers market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -6.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Asia

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were exported in Asia; jumping by 16% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +50.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +96.1% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the key exporter of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 69% of total exports in 2021. India (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by South Korea (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 20% share of total exports. The following exporters - Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - each reached a 9.4% share of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, South Korea (+20.0%), Singapore (+16.0%), India (+5.3%) and Japan (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +20.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Korea (+3.6 p.p.) and Singapore (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -1.8% and -3.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in Asia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 14% share.

In China, polymer ion-exchangers exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+6.8% per year) and Singapore (+29.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, approx. X tons of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms were imported in Asia; rising by 27% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +62.1% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the key importers of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, together making up 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in Asia, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 13% share.

In China, polymer ion-exchangers imports increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+27.2% per year) and South Korea (+11.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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