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Malaysia - Industrial Fatty Alcohols - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Industrial Fatty Alcohols Price in Malaysia - 2021

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Price in Malaysia (FOB) - 2021

In December 2021, the average industrial fatty alcohols export price amounted to $2,150 per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In December 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United Arab Emirates ($2,579 per ton) and Thailand ($2,341 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($1,930 per ton) and Singapore ($2,053 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Price in Malaysia (CIF) - 2021

In December 2021, the average industrial fatty alcohols import price amounted to $2,616 per ton, picking up by 34% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2020 to December 2021, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($2,576 per ton), while the price for South Africa stood at $2,385 per ton.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.2%).

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Exports in Malaysia

In 2022, approx. 413K tons of industrial fatty alcohols were exported from Malaysia; reducing by -7.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols exports fell rapidly to $626M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +42.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $812M, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Export of Industrial Fatty Alcohols in Malaysia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Myanmar	N/A	N/A	N/A	626	0%
Spain	31.1	0.1	0.2	N/A	-92.0%
South Korea	17.4	11.3	33.2	N/A	38.1%
Thailand	22.4	21.1	58.5	N/A	61.6%
China	166	92.1	227	N/A	16.9%
United States	47.7	57.2	55.5	N/A	7.9%
Japan	15.4	15.6	33.5	N/A	47.5%
India	41.8	30.7	85.6	N/A	43.1%
Indonesia	36.0	34.3	54.2	N/A	22.7%
Singapore	106	89.2	133	N/A	12.0%
Netherlands	39.5	55.9	69.0	N/A	32.2%
Others	40.5	31.3	62.5	N/A	24.2%
Total	563	439	812	626	3.6%

Top Export Markets for Industrial Fatty Alcohols from Malaysia in 2022:

Myanmar (412.8K tons)

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Imports in Malaysia

In 2022, the amount of industrial fatty alcohols imported into Malaysia soared to 46K tons, growing by 157% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 427% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 73K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols imports surged to $61M in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 402%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $95M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Industrial Fatty Alcohols in Malaysia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Philippines	N/A	2.0	0.5	33.9	311.7%
Germany	0.1	0.6	0.1	9.7	359.5%
Spain	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.0	0%
Indonesia	13.2	80.2	23.9	N/A	34.6%
Others	5.6	11.8	2.6	14.3	36.7%
Total	18.8	94.7	27.1	60.9	48.0%

Top Suppliers of Industrial Fatty Alcohols to Malaysia in 2022:

Philippines (32.4K tons)
Germany (3.9K tons)
Spain (1.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023