Global Compound Plasticisers Market 2022

Compound Plasticisers Market Size

In 2021, the global compound plasticisers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Compound Plasticisers Production

In value terms, compound plasticisers production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2021. India (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (X%), Estonia (X%), South Korea (X%) and Argentina (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), Canada (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest compound plasticisers supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and the United States (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average compound plasticisers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while India ($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 Netherlands (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the United States (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) represented the main importer of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics in the world, creating X% of total import. India (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Malaysia (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, France, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average compound plasticisers import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 (+X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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