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Belgium: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian polycarbonate market stood at less than $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Polycarbonate Production in Belgium

In value terms, polycarbonate production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume decreased by -88.6%. Polycarbonate production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2017, purchases abroad of polycarbonates (in primary forms) increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports surged to $X in 2017. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2017, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest polycarbonate supplier to Belgium, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, polycarbonate imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.9% per year) and the United States (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polycarbonates (in primary forms) to Belgium, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.1% per year) and the United States (-6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polycarbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2017, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the world?

India constituted the country with the largest volume of polycarbonate consumption, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, polycarbonate consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, South Korea, threefold. China ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were India, South Korea and the United States, together comprising 63% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) to Belgium?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of polycarbonate to Belgium, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

What are the leading importers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) from Belgium?

In value terms, the largest markets for polycarbonate exported from Belgium were Germany, Italy and the United States, with a combined 44% share of total exports. China, the UK, Israel, the Netherlands, Mexico, Russia, France, Turkey, Spain and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

What is the average export price for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in Belgium?

In 2019, the average polycarbonate export price amounted to $2,459 per ton, falling by -15% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for polycarbonates (in primary forms) in Belgium?

In 2019, the average polycarbonate import price amounted to $2,646 per ton, with a decrease of -2.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polycarbonate market in Belgium. 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 20164040 - Polycarbonates, in primary forms

Country coverage:

Belgium

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023