China - P-Xylene - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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P-Xylene Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. P-Xylene Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. P-Xylene Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  3. P-Xylene Imports in China
  4. P-Xylene Exports in China

P-Xylene Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average p-xylene import price amounted to $1,054 per ton, increasing by 2.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 5.5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $1,092 per ton in April 2023; afterwards, it flattened through to September 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Iran ($1,064 per ton) and Japan ($1,054 per ton), while the price for Brunei Darussalam ($1,020 per ton) and Singapore ($1,026 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

P-Xylene Price in China (FOB) - 2022

The average p-xylene export price stood at $3,241 per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 104%. The export price peaked at $3,320 per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($3,658 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($3,060 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 India (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

P-Xylene Imports in China

P-xylene imports into China fell markedly to 11M tons in 2022, with a decrease of -22.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of -1.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, p-xylene imports contracted slightly to $11.5B in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year.

Import of P-Xylene in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
South Korea5,6433,0224,4684,768-5.5%
Japan1,9641,0281,3601,874-1.6%
Brunei Darussalam42.17451,2981,357218.2%
Singapore627244436620-0.4%
Vietnam377255289358-1.7%
Malaysia352247347321-3.0%
Kuwait382184348264-11.6%
Iran193129223191-0.3%
India1,201747651188-46.1%
Thailand584346378140-37.9%
Saudi Arabia85820623275.1-55.6%
Oman29133141361.9-40.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)957N/AN/AN/A0%
Others3446631,1171,31456.3%
Total13,8168,14611,56211,532-5.8%

Top Suppliers of P-Xylene to China in 2022:

  1. South Korea (4429.8K tons)
  2. Japan (1730.0K tons)
  3. Brunei Darussalam (1220.6K tons)
  4. Singapore (560.8K tons)
  5. Vietnam (329.1K tons)
  6. Malaysia (298.2K tons)
  7. Kuwait (248.2K tons)
  8. Iran (163.5K tons)
  9. India (162.8K tons)
  10. Thailand (135.5K tons)
  11. Saudi Arabia (68.1K tons)
  12. Oman (60.2K tons)

P-Xylene Exports in China

P-xylene exports from China dropped modestly to 70 tons in 2022, falling by -2.3% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 72 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, p-xylene exports reduced to $228K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $239K, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Export of P-Xylene in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
IndiaN/AN/AN/A86.10%
South KoreaN/AN/AN/A48.00%
Malaysia92.360.814026.1-34.4%
United States41.911.744.2N/A2.7%
Democratic People's Republic of Korea15.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Others6.022.955.068.0124.6%
Total15595.423922813.7%

Top Export Markets for P-Xylene from China in 2022:

  1. United States (undefined tons)
  2. India (26.3 tons)
  3. South Korea (13.1 tons)
  4. Malaysia (8.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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