Republic of Korea - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Silicone Market Size in Republic of Korea
The South Korean silicone market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Silicone consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Silicone Production in Republic of Korea
In value terms, silicone production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.
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Silicone Exports
Exports from Republic of Korea
In 2022, shipments abroad of silicones (in primary forms) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, silicone exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of silicone exports from South Korea, together accounting for X% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for silicone exported from South Korea worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Japan, India, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average silicone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Silicone Imports
Imports into Republic of Korea
In 2022, purchases abroad of silicones (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, silicone imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest silicone supplier to South Korea, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, silicone imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicones (in primary forms) to South Korea, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average silicone import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in Republic of Korea. 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 20165700 - Silicones, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- South Korea
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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