Updated Nov 7, 2022 12:39

Carbonate Market in Singapore

Market Overview
The Singaporean carbonate market skyrocketed to $ in , increasing by % 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2018 indices. Carbonate consumption peaked in and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.


Consumption
In , approx. tons of carbonates and peroxocarbonates were consumed in Singapore; increasing by % against . In general, consumption saw a strong increase. Carbonate consumption peaked at tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the carbonate market in Singapore rose slightly to $ in , growing by % 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2018 indices. Carbonate consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the near future.


Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for carbonates and peroxocarbonates in Singapore, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Market Structure
Carbonate market in Singapore consists almost entirely of imported products. In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.


Trade Balance
Singapore remains a net importer of carbonate; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.