| Product Code: ETC4679934 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Maldives continued to rely on methanol imports in 2024, with top exporting countries being Germany, India, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and Malaysia. The market remained highly concentrated, with a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). Despite a significant negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -34.33% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate in 2024 showed a slight improvement at -17.0%. This data suggests a challenging market environment for methanol imports in Maldives, with potential implications for future trade dynamics and industry competitiveness.

By 2027, the Methanol market in Maldives is anticipated to reach a growth rate of 8.71%, as part of an increasingly competitive Asia region, where China remains at the forefront, supported by India, Japan, Australia and South Korea, driving innovations and market adoption across sectors.

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 Maldives Methanol Market Overview |
3.1 Maldives Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Maldives Methanol Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Maldives Methanol Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sub-Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Maldives Methanol Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Maldives Methanol Market Trends |
6 Maldives Methanol Market Segmentations |
6.1 Maldives Methanol Market, By Feedstock |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Coal, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Maldives Methanol Market, By Derivatives |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By MTO/MTP, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Formaldehyde, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE), 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Acetic Acid, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Dimethyl Ether (DME), 2021-2031F |
6.2.8 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2.9 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Maldives Methanol Market, By Sub-Derivatives |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline additives, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Olefins, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By UF/PF resins, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By VAM, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyacetals, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By MDI, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Maldives Methanol Market, By End-Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Appliances, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Paints & Coatings, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Insulation, 2021-2031F |
6.4.8 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.4.9 Maldives Methanol Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Maldives Methanol Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Maldives Methanol Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Maldives Methanol Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Maldives Methanol Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Maldives Methanol Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Maldives Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Feedstock, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Maldives Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Maldives Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sub-Derivatives, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Maldives Methanol Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Maldives Methanol Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Maldives Methanol Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Maldives Methanol Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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