The global export of polycarbonates is dominated by South Korea, Thailand, and the United States, with South Korea leading at 723 million kilograms in 2023. Significant growth was noted in countries like Chile and the UAE, with year-on-year increases of over 14%. Conversely, countries like Australia and Lithuania saw declines. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) highlights consistent growth in several smaller markets, indicating potential emerging players in the polycarbonates export arena.
Future trends to watch include increased exports from Southeast Asian countries, innovation-driven growth boosting exports from technologically advanced nations, and potential recovery in countries with recent declines. Climate policies and sustainability could significantly impact production and export strategies.
Top countries in Export of Polycarbonates by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 723,280,000 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Thailand | 494,080,000 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 404,870,000 | 2023 | +0.7% | +0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 331,570,000 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 298,750,000 | 2023 | +1.78% | +2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 China | 297,320,000 | 2023 | +2.12% | +2.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Saudi Arabia | 262,600,000 | 2023 | +4.22% | +3.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 172,930,000 | 2023 | +0.024% | +1.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Singapore | 93,726,000 | 2023 | -8.34% | -7.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 81,979,000 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.22% | View data |