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EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 6, 2020

The European Acrylic Polymer Market Hit Record Highs at $5.7B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

For the fourth year in a row, the EU acrylic polymer market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.3% to $5.7B in 2019. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2013 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Consumption by Country

The country with the largest volume of acrylic polymer consumption was France (876K tons), accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, acrylic polymer consumption in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (358K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (311K tons), with a 9.9% share.

In France, acrylic polymer consumption increased at an average annual rate of +16.6% over the period from 2013-2019. In other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+10.9% per year) and Germany (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, France ($1B), Italy ($727M) and Germany ($695M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2019, together comprising 43% of the total market. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK and Spain, which together accounted for a further 36%.

The countries with the highest levels of acrylic polymer per capita consumption in 2019 were Belgium (15 kg per person), the Netherlands (14 kg per person) and France (13 kg per person).

Production in the EU

Acrylic polymer production expanded notably to 3.8M tons in 2019, surging by 6.7% against 2018. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2013 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years.

Production by Country

The countries with the highest volumes of acrylic polymer production in 2019 were France (1.3M tons), Germany (878K tons) and Belgium (476K tons), with a combined 71% share of total production.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in France, while acrylic polymer production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

In 2019, approx. 2.8M tons of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) were imported in the European Union; surging by 3.1% against 2018 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2013 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The volume of imports peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future. In value terms, acrylic polymer imports fell modestly to $5.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2019.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Germany (495K tons), followed by Italy (313K tons), Poland (294K tons), France (267K tons), the Netherlands (237K tons), the UK (211K tons), Belgium (194K tons) and Spain (185K tons) represented the major importers of acrylic polymers (in primary forms), together committing 77% of total imports. Sweden (115K tons), the Czech Republic (109K tons), Austria (79K tons) and Finland (57K tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($1.1B), Italy ($628M) and Poland ($555M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Austria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 50%.

Import Prices by Country

The acrylic polymer import price in the European Union stood at $2,030 per ton in 2019, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 11% y-o-y. The level of imports peaked at $2,502 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($2,238 per ton) and Germany ($2,191 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($1,727 per ton) and Sweden ($1,728 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acrylic polymer market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20165350 - Polymethyl methacrylate, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20165390 - Acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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