Market movement
In 2024, acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, binapacryl (iso) trade exhibited strong growth, with global flows reaching $486,709 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +43.9% (five-year: -20.0%). The all-time peak of $2,909,961 was recorded in 2008; the current level is 83% below that high-water mark.
Over the 18-year observation window (2007–2024), 41% of years recorded positive growth, indicating significant cyclicality with frequent contractions. Trend momentum is strengthening (+30.8% acceleration).
