Austria: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market decreased by -28.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Austria

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported from Austria; dropping by -18.6% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Austria, with a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+2.0% per year) and Hungary (+12.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Austria, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+37.1% per year) and Slovenia (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price decreased by -21.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -38.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Austria, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+15.1% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Austria, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+10.1% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price increased by +38.0% against 2016 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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