Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  2. Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  3. Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Exports in South Korea
  4. Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Imports in South Korea

Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average phenols; phenol-alcohols export price stood at $1,223 per ton in December 2022, dropping by -10.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2022 an increase of 6.1% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $1,930 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In December 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to Thailand ($1,503 per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($1,437 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,013 per ton) and India ($1,143 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average phenols; phenol-alcohols import price stood at $2,033 per ton in December 2022, which is down by -10.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 20% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,855 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,414 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,217 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Exports in South Korea

Phenols; phenol-alcohols exports from South Korea contracted remarkably to 521K tons in 2022, reducing by -31.9% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 765K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, phenols; phenol-alcohols exports fell dramatically to $848M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 87%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $1.1B, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Export of Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China400320498327-6.5%
Japan11110514715712.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)98.931.612597.6-0.4%
India72.352.513278.82.9%
Thailand21.233.169.242.325.9%
Saudi Arabia11.56.910.726.632.2%
Germany12.17.726.123.825.3%
Others52.146.612395.022.2%
Total7796031,1308482.9%

Top Export Markets for Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols from South Korea in 2022:

  1. China (191.7K tons)
  2. Japan (106.2K tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (72.1K tons)
  4. India (49.4K tons)
  5. Thailand (20.6K tons)
  6. Germany (15.6K tons)
  7. Saudi Arabia (15.4K tons)

Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols Imports in South Korea

In 2022, supplies from abroad of phenols; phenol-alcoholses decreased by -18.4% to 185K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4.9%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 243K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phenols; phenol-alcohols imports reduced markedly to $442M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $576M, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Import of Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)57.579.018612930.9%
Japan138154206124-3.5%
China21.521.538.846.429.2%
Thailand55.138.649.240.9-9.5%
India8.66.518.728.949.8%
United States26.220.921.722.1-5.5%
Singapore41.428.724.220.7-20.6%
Others36.629.031.530.2-6.2%
Total3853795764424.7%

Top Suppliers of Phenols; Phenol-Alcohols to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Taiwan (Chinese) (65.0K tons)
  2. Japan (53.8K tons)
  3. Thailand (30.5K tons)
  4. China (10.2K tons)
  5. Singapore (9.7K tons)
  6. India (5.8K tons)
  7. United States (4.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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