
Singapore - Polycarboxylic Acids - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Singapore: Polycarboxylic Acid Market 2023
Polycarboxylic Acid Market Size in Singapore
The Singaporean polycarboxylic acid market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. Polycarboxylic acid consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Polycarboxylic Acid Exports
Exports from Singapore
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Singapore shrank notably to X tons in 2021, declining by -34.4% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports saw a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, polycarboxylic acid exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Malaysia (X tons) was the main destination for polycarboxylic acid exports from Singapore, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, polycarboxylic acid exports to Malaysia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bangladesh (X tons), with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Malaysia stood at -16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-21.3% per year) and Bangladesh (+36.9% per year).
In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the key foreign market for polycarboxylic acids exports from Singapore, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Malaysia stood at -14.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-16.6% per year) and India (-25.8% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average polycarboxylic acid export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 36% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, polycarboxylic acid export price increased by +100.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polycarboxylic Acid Imports
Imports into Singapore
In 2021, purchases abroad of polycarboxylic acids increased by 7.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, polycarboxylic acid imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polycarboxylic acid to Singapore, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, polycarboxylic acid imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.8% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +22.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+0.5% per year) and the United States (-13.7% per year).
In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polycarboxylic acids to Singapore, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-2.0% per year) and the United States (-12.4% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average polycarboxylic acid import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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