Asia-Pacific - Silicones (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Silicone Market Size in Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific silicone market totaled $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Silicone Production in Asia-Pacific
In value terms, silicone production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Silicone Exports
Exports in Asia-Pacific
In 2023, overseas shipments of silicones (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell notably in the following year.
In value terms, silicone exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.
Exports by Country
China prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Vietnam (X%) and India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Thailand and Singapore experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (X%) and Japan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.) and Vietnam (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Singapore (X p.p.), Thailand (X p.p.), South Korea (X p.p.) and Japan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest silicone supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Thailand, India, Singapore and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Silicone Imports
Imports in Asia-Pacific
In 2023, approx. X tons of silicones (in primary forms) were imported in Asia-Pacific; shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, silicone imports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) was the largest importer of silicones (in primary forms) in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total import. Vietnam (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and India ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Bangladesh and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicone market in Asia-Pacific. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20165700 - Silicones, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- Afghanistan
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- China
- Cook Islands
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Hong Kong SAR
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Macao SAR
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan (Chinese)
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna Islands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Asia-Pacific, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Asia-Pacific
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong SAR
- Macao SAR
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan (Chinese)
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna Islands
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- American Samoa
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Nauru
- Niue
- Guam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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