Benelux: Market for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) 2025

Market Size for Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux market for acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) decreased by -7.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -10.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate) in Benelux

In value terms, production of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +69.6% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the key exporter of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) in Benelux, generating 99.9% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +3.3%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight descent. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.0%).

Imports of Acrylic Polymers, In Primary Forms (Excluding Polymethyl Methacrylate)

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) increased by 7.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.6%).

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate) importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +2.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform