Price for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan
4. Imports of Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan

Price for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses amounted to $1,781 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,269 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Afghanistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to -2.4% per year.

Price for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses amounted to $2,098 per ton, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses increased by +37.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 75%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,384 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,116 per ton), while the price for South Korea amounted to $1,778 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses decreased by -54% to 1.1K tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 473%.

In value terms, exports of acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses dropped sharply to $2M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 368% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates from Pakistan in 2022:

1. Afghanistan (1120.0 tons)

Imports of Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates in Pakistan

In 2022, approx. 16 tons of acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses were imported into Pakistan; shrinking by -95.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,812% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 325 tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of acids; aromatic polycarboxylic acids; dioctyl orthophthalateses fell markedly to $34K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2,247%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $732K, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Acids; Aromatic Polycarboxylic Acids; Dioctyl Orthophthalates to Pakistan in 2022:

1. China (15.2 tons)
2. South Korea (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform