| Product Code: ETC13006341 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
China polyol import shipments in 2024 saw a significant shift in market concentration, with the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating very high concentration compared to the previous year. The top countries exporting polyol to China were Thailand, South Korea, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.68% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate in 2024 experienced a further decline of -10.01%. This trend suggests a challenging market environment for polyol imports into China, possibly influenced by various economic factors and changing trade dynamics.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Polyol Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Polyol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Polyol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Polyol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for polyurethane foam in construction and automotive industries |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of bio-based polyols due to environmental concerns |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting energy-efficient buildings and products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices, such as crude oil and natural gas |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations on emissions and environmental impact of polyols production |
4.3.3 Intense competition from substitute materials like polyester polyols |
5 China Polyol Market Trends |
6 China Polyol Market, By Types |
6.1 China Polyol Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyether, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-Based, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Polyol Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Foams, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Foams, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives and Sealants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Coatings and Elastomers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Polyol Market, By End Use |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Furniture and Bedding, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Polyol Market, By Properties |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Flexible Polyols, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Rigid Polyols, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-Based Polyols, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Polyol Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional Polyols, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Polyol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Polyol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Polyol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Polyol Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of polyols in China |
8.2 Adoption rate of bio-based polyols in the market |
8.3 Number of new construction projects incorporating polyurethane foam insulation |
8.4 Percentage of manufacturers investing in RD for sustainable polyol production |
8.5 Growth rate of energy-efficient products in construction and automotive sectors utilizing polyols |
9 China Polyol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Polyol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Polyol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Polyol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Polyol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Properties, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Polyol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Polyol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Polyol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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