Austria: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market increased by 32% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms exported from Austria fell remarkably to X tons, which is down by -34.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 427% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 179%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports from Austria, together accounting for 66% of total exports. France, Russia, Morocco, the Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Morocco ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exported from Austria worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Morocco, with a CAGR of +51.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Slovakia (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms increased by 43% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports to Austria, together comprising 91% of total imports. Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +81.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers suppliers to Austria, with a combined 95% share of total imports. Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.2%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +66.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -41.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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