Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia - 2024

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1. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia
4. Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes stood at $1,598 per ton in 2022, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes increased by +86.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,622 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,314 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes amounted to $3,299 per ton, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $4,246 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($18,126 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore totaled $3,021 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia

For the fourth year in a row, Malaysia recorded growth in purchases abroad of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes, which increased by 32% to 1.6K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes skyrocketed to $2.5M in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene to Malaysia in 2022:

1. China (1075.0 tons)
2. India (412.8 tons)
3. Poland (35.2 tons)
4. United States (24.8 tons)
5. Japan (2.4 tons)

Exports of Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene in Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes decreased by -58.6% to 11 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 96% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzenes contracted rapidly to $36K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54%.

Top Export Markets for Halogenated Derivatives of Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Chlorobenzene, O-Dichlorobenzene, and P-Dichlorobenzene from Malaysia in 2022:

1. Singapore (10.6 tons)
2. Indonesia (0.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform