Austria: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in Austria

The Austrian styrene-acrylonitrile market dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production in Austria

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep downturn. Styrene-acrylonitrile production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports from Austria

Styrene-acrylonitrile exports from Austria contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for styrene-acrylonitrile exports from Austria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, styrene-acrylonitrile exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) were imported into Austria; declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of styrene-acrylonitrile to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, styrene-acrylonitrile imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, styrene-acrylonitrile import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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