Price for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China
  4. Imports of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China

Price for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol stood at $7,319 per ton in December 2023, waning by -20.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 29% m-o-m. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $15,835 per ton. From April 2023 to December 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kenya ($15,687 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($2,902 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (CIF) - 2023

In December 2023, the average import price for alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol amounted to $3,390 per ton, waning by -25% against the previous month. In general, the import price faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 42% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $60,588 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($8,339 per ton), while the price for Japan amounted to $3,081 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-13.7%).

Exports of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol, when their volume decreased by -3.6% to 15K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 9.7%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 16K tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol skyrocketed to $230M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +50.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India44.147.074.190.427.0%
Mexico13.317.314.231.433.2%
United Kingdom19.525.618.026.110.2%
Japan9.113.919.912.110.0%
United States10.78.38.510.6-0.3%
Switzerland6.16.06.87.67.6%
Singapore5.15.65.96.47.9%
South Korea11.86.05.95.5-22.5%
Spain2.75.94.45.426.0%
Germany5.06.25.95.21.3%
Netherlands4.35.34.45.15.9%
Indonesia2.42.93.82.85.3%
Belgium5.23.14.31.7-31.1%
Others13.713.318.419.813.1%
Total15316619523014.6%

Top Export Markets for Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol from China in 2022:

  1. India (3.3K tons)
  2. Switzerland (1.4K tons)
  3. Singapore (1.3K tons)
  4. Mexico (1.3K tons)
  5. United States (1.0K tons)
  6. Spain (1.0K tons)
  7. Netherlands (0.9K tons)
  8. Indonesia (0.7K tons)
  9. United Kingdom (0.7K tons)
  10. Germany (0.7K tons)
  11. Japan (0.5K tons)
  12. Belgium (0.3K tons)
  13. South Korea (0.2K tons)

Imports of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China

In 2022, imports of alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol into China declined markedly to 2.4K tons, which is down by -33% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.6K tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of alcohols; aromatic and derivatives, other than benzyl alcohol shrank rapidly to $14M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4.4%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $20M, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Import of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan14.513.915.111.1-8.5%
India1.21.92.81.32.7%
Others3.63.21.91.8-20.6%
Total19.319.019.814.2-9.7%

Top Suppliers of Alcohols; Aromatic and Derivatives, Other than Benzyl Alcohol to China in 2022:

  1. Japan (2278.0 tons)
  2. India (94.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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