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Global Styrene Trade Continues to Decline, with Exports Estimated at $11.5B in 2018

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Global Styrene Trade Continues to Decline, with Exports Estimated at $11.5B in 2018

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Styrene – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global Styrene Trade 2013-2018

In 2018, approx. 9.4M tonnes of styrene were exported worldwide; a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. In general, styrene exports continue to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, global styrene exports reached their maximum at 11M tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene exports amounted to $11.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (1.8M tonnes) and the Netherlands (1.8M tonnes) were the major exporters of styrene across the globe, together recording near 38% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (1,073K tonnes) took an 11% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (9%), Canada (6.9%), Singapore (6.8%), Japan (6%) and Taiwan, Chinese (5.7%).

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Canada, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest styrene supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($2.2B), the U.S. ($2.1B) and Saudi Arabia ($1.2B), together comprising 48% of global exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Canada and Taiwan, Chinese, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Export Prices by Country

The average styrene export price stood at $1,227 per tonne in 2018, surging by 2.7% against the previous year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Singapore ($1,312 per tonne) and South Korea ($1,304 per tonne), while Canada ($1,117 per tonne) and the U.S. ($1,128 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Germany Dominates the EU Market for Composite Diagnostic and Laboratory Reagents

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘EU – Composite Diagnostic Or Laboratory Reagents – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

In 2018, the market value for composite laboratory reagents in the European Union totaled $9.4B. Over the period under review, composite laboratory reagents consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of 14% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the composite laboratory reagents market reached its peak figure level at $12.2B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption by Country

The largest composite laboratory reagents markets in the European Union were Germany ($2.8B), the UK ($1.7B) and Italy ($1.1B), together comprising 60% of the total market. The Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Greece and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Exports in the EU

In value terms, composite laboratory reagents exports totaled $15.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2009 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review.

Exports by Country

Germany ($4.7B), the UK ($2.5B) and the Netherlands ($2.3B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, France, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Austria and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

EU’s composite laboratory reagents imports totaled $12.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2009 to 2018.

Imports by Country

In value terms, the largest composite laboratory reagents importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($3B), the Netherlands ($1.7B) and France ($1.5B), with a combined 49% share of total imports.

The Netherlands recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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EU’s Optical Fiber Cable Market – Germany Dominates the European Trade

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘EU – Optical Fiber Cables And Bundles – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the optical fiber cable market in the European Union amounted to $2.8B in 2018, rising by 8% 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). The market size increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the past five years.

Exports in the EU

In 2018, the optical fiber cable exports in the EU totaled $2.7B (IndexBox estimates). The total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, optical fiber cable exports increased by +30.0% against 2014 indices.

Exports by Country

The largest optical fiber cable supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($515M), France ($409M) and the Netherlands ($343M), together comprising 47% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Romania, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Romania experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

In 2018, optical fiber cable imports totaled $2.7B (IndexBox estimates). The total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, optical fiber cable imports increased by +41.2% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% y-o-y. Over the period under review, optical fiber cable imports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany ($427M), France ($413M) and the Netherlands ($288M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for 42% of total imports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Romania, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Ireland experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Asia’s Eggplant Market Keeps Growing, Driven by Strong Demand in China

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Asia – Eggplants (Aubergine) – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the eggplant market in Asia amounted to $68.4B in 2018, surging by 4.7% 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).

Consumption by Country in Asia

China (34M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of eggplant consumption, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, eggplant consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (13M tonnes), threefold.

From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +3.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (-0.9% per year) and Turkey (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($43.4B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($20B).

In China, eggplant per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2013-2018. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Turkey (-1.5% per year) and India (-2.1% per year).

Production in Asia

In 2018, approx. 51M tonnes of eggplants were produced in Asia; growing by 2.9% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The general positive trend in terms of eggplant output was largely conditioned by a moderate increase of the harvested area and a mild expansion in yield figures.

In 2018, approx. 1.7M ha of eggplants were harvested in Asia, while the average yield stood at 29 tonne per ha, growing by 2.4% against the previous year.

Exports in Asia

In 2018, the amount of eggplants (aubergine) exported in Asia stood at 88K tonnes, growing by 26% against the previous year.

In value terms, eggplant exports amounted to $94M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last five-year period.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Turkey (23K tonnes), distantly followed by China (15K tonnes), Malaysia (9.5K tonnes), Saudi Arabia (8.1K tonnes), Uzbekistan (8K tonnes), Thailand (5.1K tonnes) and Jordan (4.5K tonnes) were the key exporters of eggplants (aubergine), together constituting 82% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest eggplant supplying countries in Asia were Turkey ($24M), China ($23M) and Malaysia ($5.1M), with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Export Prices by Country

The eggplant export price in Asia stood at $1,067 per tonne in 2018, picking up by 9.1% against the previous year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China ($1,510 per tonne), while Saudi Arabia ($352 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Pears and Quinces Market Rose 2.9% to Reach $26.1B in 2018

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Pear And Quince – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The global pears and quinces market revenue amounted to $26.1B in 2018, increasing by 2.9% 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).

Pear and Quince Consumption by Country

China (16M tonnes) remains the largest pears and quinces consuming country worldwide, accounting for 65% of total volume. Moreover, pears and quinces consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (677K tonnes), more than tenfold. Turkey (631K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.6% share.

In China, pears and quinces consumption increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2009-2018. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the U.S. (-1.4% per year) and Turkey (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($16.8B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($819M). It was followed by Italy.

The countries with the highest levels of pears and quinces per capita consumption in 2018 were China (11 kg per person), Italy (10 kg per person) and Turkey (7.73 kg per person).

From 2009 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of pears and quinces per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Turkey, while pears and quinces per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the per capita consumption figures.

Market Forecast to 2030

Driven by increasing demand for pears and quinces worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.9% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 30M tonnes by the end of 2030.

Pear and Quince Production 2009-2018

In 2018, the amount of pears and quinces produced worldwide amounted to 24M tonnes, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, pears and quinces production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when production volume increased by 6.7% year-to-year. The global pears and quinces production peaked at 27M tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum. The general positive trend in terms of pears and quinces output was largely conditioned by a relatively flat trend pattern of the harvested area and a slight expansion in yield figures.

In 2018, approx. 1.5M ha of pears and quinces were harvested worldwide; stabilizing at the previous year. Global average pears and quinces yield totaled 17 tonne per ha in 2018, approximately equating the previous year.

Pear and Quince Exports 2009-2018

In 2018, the amount of pears and quinces exported worldwide amounted to 2.8M tonnes, leveling off at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2009 to 2018. In value terms, pears and quinces exports amounted to $2.8B (IndexBox estimates).

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (539K tonnes), followed by the Netherlands (349K tonnes), Argentina (317K tonnes), Belgium (290K tonnes), South Africa (222K tonnes), Italy (158K tonnes), the U.S. (132K tonnes) and Chile (129K tonnes) were the main exporters of pears and quinces, together generating 77% of total exports. Portugal (111K tonnes), Spain (102K tonnes), Turkey (65K tonnes) and Belarus (51K tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2009 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belarus, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pears and quinces supplying countries worldwide were China ($594M), the Netherlands ($395M) and Argentina ($294M), together accounting for 46% of global exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, South Africa, the U.S., Chile, Portugal, Spain, Turkey and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pears and quinces export price stood at $1,003 per tonne in 2018, picking up by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the pears and quinces export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16% y-o-y. In that year, the average export prices for pears and quinces attained their peak level of $1,146 per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for pears and quinces failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,298 per tonne), while Belarus ($291 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2009 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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China Remains the Largest Amine Compounds Supplier in Asia-Pacific

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Asia-Pacific – Amine-Function Compounds – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Amine Compounds Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, approx. 1.1M tonnes of amine compounds were exported in Asia-Pacific; picking up by 8.6% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15% y-o-y. Over the period under review, amine-function compounds exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, amine-function compounds exports stood at $3.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16% y-o-y. Over the period under review, amine-function compounds exports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the major exporter of amine compounds exported in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports amounting to 785K tonnes, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by India (121K tonnes), Japan (81K tonnes) and South Korea (65K tonnes), together making up a 25% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the amine-function compounds exports, with a CAGR of +7.8% from 2013 to 2018. At the same time, India (+5.5%) and South Korea (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Japan (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2013 to 2018, the share of China and India increased by +23% and +2.6% percentage points, while Japan (-2.5 p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($2.1B) remains the largest amine-function compounds supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 64% of total amine-function compounds exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($521M), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 11% share.

In China, amine-function compounds exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2013-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+1.3% per year) and Japan (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the amine-function compounds export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $3,029 per tonne, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the amine-function compounds export price, however, continues to indicate a significant downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 2.8% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked at $3,558 per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,386 per tonne), while South Korea ($2,426 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Amine Compounds Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, the amine compounds imports in Asia-Pacific amounted to 1M tonnes, surging by 11% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 11% year-to-year. In that year, amine-function compounds imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, amine-function compounds imports totaled $3.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In that year, amine-function compounds imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (253K tonnes), distantly followed by Japan (162K tonnes), South Korea (147K tonnes), China (146K tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (60K tonnes) and Singapore (54K tonnes) represented the largest importers of amine-function compounds, together comprising 82% of total imports. Indonesia (43K tonnes) held a little share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($651M), India ($612M) and South Korea ($562M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the amine-function compounds import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $3,152 per tonne, rising by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, the amine-function compounds import price, however, continues to indicate a mild deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked at $3,315 per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Japan ($4,019 per tonne), while Singapore ($2,129 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Granite, Sandstone And Building Stone Market in Asia – Key Insights

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Asia – Granite, Sandstone And Other Building Stone – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Exports in Asia

In 2018, approx. 9.7M tonnes of granite, sandstone and other building stone were exported in Asia; going up by 3.8% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In that year, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone reached their peak of 10M tonnes. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone stood at $1.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

India was the largest exporter of granite, sandstone and other building stone exported in Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at 6.9M tonnes, which was near 71% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (1.6M tonnes) and China (0.7M tonnes), together creating a 24% share of total exports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the granite, sandstone and other building stone exports, with a CAGR of +9.1% from 2013 to 2018. Indonesia (-6.4%) and China (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+25 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2013-2018, the share of China (-5.8 p.p.) and Indonesia (-6.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($1.1B) remains the largest granite, sandstone and other building stone supplier in Asia, comprising 85% of total exports of granite, sandstone and other building stone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($107M), with a 8.3% share of total exports.

Imports in Asia

In 2018, approx. 9.6M tonnes of granite, sandstone and other building stone were imported in Asia; growing by 13% against the previous year.

In value terms, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone totaled $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. In general, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.8% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone attained their maximum at $1.6B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone structure, reaching 7.7M tonnes, which was approx. 80% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (764K tonnes), committing an 8% share of total imports. The following importers – Bangladesh (405K tonnes) and Maldives (160K tonnes) – together made up 5.9% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to granite, sandstone and other building stone imports into China stood at +4.2%. At the same time, Bangladesh (+50.4%) and Maldives (+33.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +50.4% from 2013-2018. Taiwan, Chinese experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. China (+15 p.p.) and Bangladesh (+3.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported granite, sandstone and other building stone in Asia, comprising 82% of total imports of granite, sandstone and other building stone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan, Chinese ($90M), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 1.9% share.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Glycerol Trade Has Almost Doubled Over the Past Three Years and Totaled $1.6B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Glycerol – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

Global Glycerol Trade 2013-2018

In 2018, global exports of glycerol (including synthetic, excluding crude, waters and lyes) amounted to $1.6B (IndexBox estimates). Over the period under review, the total exports indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, glycerol exports increased by +91.7% against 2016 indices.

Exports by Country

The exports of the four major exporters of glycerol, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Germany and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Argentina (86K tonnes), mixing up a 4.9% share of total exports. Belgium (47K tonnes), Thailand (39K tonnes), the U.S. (34K tonnes), Poland (32K tonnes) and France (29K tonnes) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($351M), Indonesia ($309M) and Germany ($302M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined 61% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, the U.S., Thailand, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Export Prices by Country

The average glycerol export price stood at $910 per tonne in 2018, surging by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated mild growth from 2013 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last five-year period.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($1,274 per tonne), while Argentina ($741 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (183K tonnes), the U.S. (144K tonnes) and the Netherlands (125K tonnes) represented the largest importer of glycerol in the world, generating 26% of total imports. The following importers – Japan (73K tonnes), India (72K tonnes), the UK (71K tonnes), Mexico (67K tonnes), France (64K tonnes), Thailand (63K tonnes), Russia (52K tonnes), Spain (45K tonnes) and the Czech Republic (43K tonnes) – together made up 32% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($150M), China ($134M) and the Netherlands ($95M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising 24% of global imports. These countries were followed by Japan, France, Mexico, India, the UK, Thailand, Spain, the Czech Republic and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic experienced the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Global Barley Market Rose 3.3% to $33.7B

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Barley – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The global barley market revenue amounted to $33.7B in 2018, picking up by 3.3% 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).

Barley Consumption by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of barley consumption in 2018 were Russia (12M tonnes), China (9.7M tonnes) and Spain (9.5M tonnes), together accounting for 23% of global consumption.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of barley consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by China, while barley consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($2.5B), Spain ($2.4B) and Russia ($2.3B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, together accounting for 21% of the global market.

The countries with the highest levels of barley per capita consumption in 2018 were Spain (203 kg per person), Canada (167 kg per person) and Saudi Arabia (130 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of barley per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by China, while barley per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of barley production in 2018 were Russia (17M tonnes), France (11M tonnes) and Germany (9.6M tonnes), with a combined 27% share of global production. Australia, Spain, Canada, Ukraine, Turkey, the UK, Argentina, Kazakhstan and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of barley production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan, while barley production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, the global barley exports totaled 37M tonnes, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. In value terms, barley exports stood at $7.5B (IndexBox estimates).

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of barley exports in 2018 were Australia (6.9M tonnes), France (6.6M tonnes) and Russia (5.4M tonnes), together finishing at 51% of total export. Ukraine (3.6M tonnes) occupied a 9.7% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (6.9%), Canada (6%) and Germany (5%). The following exporters – Romania (1,336K tonnes), Kazakhstan (1,052K tonnes), the UK (852K tonnes), Denmark (776K tonnes) and Hungary (567K tonnes) – together made up 12% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barley supplying countries worldwide were Australia ($1.4B), France ($1.3B) and Russia ($1B), together comprising 50% of global exports. Ukraine, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Romania, the UK, Denmark, Kazakhstan and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average barley export price amounted to $202 per tonne, rising by 14% against the previous year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($236 per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($145 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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Overview of the Onion And Shallot Market in Asia-Pacific

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IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Asia-Pacific – Onion And Shallots – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the onion and shallot market in Asia-Pacific amounted to $24.6B in 2018, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Driven by increasing demand for onion and shallot in Asia-Pacific, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.3% for the period from 2018 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 77M tonnes by the end of 2030.

Consumption by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of onion and shallot consumption in 2018 were China (25M tonnes), India (20M tonnes) and Pakistan (2.1M tonnes), together comprising 80% of total consumption. South Korea, Bangladesh, Japan, Indonesia and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of onion and shallot consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Bangladesh, while onion and shallot consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($13.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($5.4B). It was followed by Indonesia.

In 2018, the highest levels of onion and shallot per capita consumption was registered in South Korea (40 kg per person), followed by Myanmar (18 kg per person), China (17 kg per person) and Japan (15 kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of onion and shallot was estimated at 14 kg per person.

Production in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, the amount of onions and shallots produced in Asia-Pacific totaled 60M tonnes, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2013 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The general positive trend in terms of onion and shallot output was largely conditioned by a moderate expansion of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2018, the onion and shallot harvested area amounted to 3.3M ha, while the average yield stood at 18 tonne per ha.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of onion and shallot production in 2018 were China (26M tonnes), India (22M tonnes) and Pakistan (2.1M tonnes), with a combined 84% share of total production. These countries were followed by South Korea, Bangladesh, Japan and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of onion and shallot production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Bangladesh, while onion and shallot production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2018, the exports of onions and shallots in Asia-Pacific amounted to 3M tonnes, approximately equating the previous year.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports totaled $1.1B (IndexBox estimates).

Exports by Country

India represented the largest exporter of onions and shallots in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of exports resulting at 1.7M tonnes, which was near 55% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by China (968K tonnes), creating a 32% share of total exports. New Zealand (134K tonnes), Pakistan (64K tonnes) and Afghanistan (62K tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, China ($564M), India ($420M) and New Zealand ($62M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising 93% of total exports.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the onion and shallot export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $371 per tonne, going down by -1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the onion and shallot export price continues to indicate a measured deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for onions and shallots attained their peak level of $450 per tonne. From 2016 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for onions and shallots failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($583 per tonne), while Afghanistan ($167 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform