Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Acyclic Alcohols Market

The article provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated, and nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, forecasting a decline in consumption with a CAGR of -0.5% from 2022 to 2030. Despite a recent increase in consumption in 2022, the overall trend has been downward since 2012. The market value is expected to reach $2.2B by 2030, with production and exports also showing fluctuations. Key countries such as China, the United States, and India play significant roles in both consumption and production, with varying growth rates over the years. Import and export prices have seen fluctuations, with China being a major player in global exports. Overall, the market for these derivatives is facing challenges in maintaining consistent growth over the next decade.

Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -0.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to 257K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $2.2B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Acyclic Alcohols

In 2022, consumption of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols increased by 7.7% to 267K tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, global consumption of attained the maximum volume at 803K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The revenue of the market for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols worldwide amounted to $2B in 2022, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $7.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (69K tons), the United States (53K tons) and India (32K tons), with a combined 58% share of global consumption. Germany, Indonesia, Spain and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while alcohols for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the consumption figures.

In value terms, the United States ($587M), China ($295M) and India ($272M) were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2022, together comprising 59% of the global market. Germany, Indonesia, Brazil and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.8%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while alcohols for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the market figures.

The countries with the highest levels of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols per capita consumption in 2022 were Germany (260 kg per 1000 persons), Spain (167 kg per 1000 persons) and the United States (159 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of alcohols, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +43.9%), while alcohols for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the per capita consumption figures.

Production

World Production of Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Acyclic Alcohols

In 2022, production of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols was finally on the rise to reach 271K tons after nine years of decline. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt slump. Global production peaked at 822K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, production of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols rose sharply to $1.9B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Global production peaked at $7.9B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (103K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, production of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (50K tons), twofold. India (31K tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to -5.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-6.4% per year) and India (-8.5% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Acyclic Alcohols

In 2022, global imports of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols amounted to 68K tons, growing by 13% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols soared to $310M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +29.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, Germany (22K tons) and Indonesia (20K tons) represented the key importers of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcoholsaround the world, together creating 62% of total imports. The Netherlands (3.7K tons) held a 5.4% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United States (5.4%). Belgium (2.2K tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (2K tons), India (1.8K tons), Japan (1.7K tons), Thailand (1.6K tons), Brazil (1.4K tons) and China (1K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($54M), the United States ($42M) and the Netherlands ($27M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 40% share of global imports. Japan, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Belgium, China, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main importing countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +21.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols amounted to $4,545 per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($15,173 per ton), while Indonesia ($860 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives Of Acyclic Alcohols

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols, which increased by 5.7% to 72K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 81K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols soared to $289M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global exports of reached the maximum at $302M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China represented the key exporting country with an export of around 36K tons, which recorded 49% of total exports. Spain (15K tons) held a 20% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (12%) and Japan (4.5%). The Netherlands (2.7K tons), Germany (1.5K tons) and France (1.2K tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols exports, with a CAGR of +10.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+9.5%), Slovakia (+7.9%), France (+6.6%) and Japan (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Germany (-1.9%) and Spain (-7.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+34 p.p.), Slovakia (+6.8 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Spain (-17.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($146M) remains the largest halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols supplier worldwide, comprising 51% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($24M), with an 8.3% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China amounted to +3.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-4.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+19.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of acyclic alcohols stood at $4,005 per ton in 2022, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($10,826 per ton), while Spain ($847 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform