Glycerol Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Glycerol Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Glycerol Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Glycerol Imports in South Korea
  4. Glycerol Exports in South Korea

Glycerol Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average glycerol import price stood at $1,415 per ton in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,665 per ton), while the price for the United States ($649 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glycerol Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average glycerol export price stood at $728 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($1,915 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($440 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glycerol Imports in South Korea

In 2022, overseas purchases of glycerol decreased by -20.1% to 53K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 78% against the previous year.

In value terms, glycerol imports rose significantly to $75M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 104%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Glycerol in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Indonesia8.310.822.831.255.5%
Malaysia12.714.621.428.731.2%
China0.119.520.24.9265.9%
Philippines0.60.80.84.392.8%
United States0.10.21.13.6230.2%
Others1.61.52.42.312.9%
Total23.347.468.775.147.7%

Top Suppliers of Glycerol to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (21.1K tons)
  2. Malaysia (17.6K tons)
  3. United States (5.5K tons)
  4. Philippines (4.5K tons)
  5. China (3.0K tons)

Glycerol Exports in South Korea

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of glycerol decreased by -28% to 36K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +21.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 50K tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, glycerol exports rose markedly to $26M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Glycerol in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China5.15.819.316.648.2%
PhilippinesN/A0.40.71.593.6%
TurkeyN/A0.5N/A1.467.3%
ThailandN/AN/A0.31.4366.7%
Vietnam0.10.10.21.0115.4%
India0.30.31.10.2-12.6%
Others1.63.23.34.339.0%
Total7.210.324.926.354.0%

Top Export Markets for Glycerol from South Korea in 2022:

  1. China (28.3K tons)
  2. Thailand (3.2K tons)
  3. Turkey (1.7K tons)
  4. Philippines (0.8K tons)
  5. Vietnam (0.6K tons)
  6. India (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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