Malaysia - Compound Plasticisers For Rubber Or Plastics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Malaysia: Compound Plasticisers Market Overview 2020

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in Malaysia

The revenue of the compound plasticisers market in Malaysia amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, compound plasticisers consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the compound plasticisers market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Compound Plasticisers Production in Malaysia

In value terms, compound plasticisers production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, compound plasticisers production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, compound plasticisers production attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from Malaysia

Compound plasticisers exports from Malaysia amounted to X tonnes in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, compound plasticisers exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, compound plasticisers exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, compound plasticisers exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, compound plasticisers exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tonnes) was the main destination for compound plasticisers exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, compound plasticisers exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Thailand (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for compound plasticisers exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the U.S., Bangladesh and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Bangladesh (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average compound plasticisers export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the compound plasticisers export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2018, the compound plasticisers imports into Malaysia stood at X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, compound plasticisers imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, compound plasticisers imports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, compound plasticisers imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, compound plasticisers imports reached their peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of compound plasticisers imports to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of compound plasticisers to Malaysia, comprising X% of total compound plasticisers imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average compound plasticisers import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the compound plasticisers import price continues to indicate a slight deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for Singapore ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform