Czech Republic: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech styrene-acrylonitrile market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the fifth consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded decline in overseas shipments of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of styrene-acrylonitrile exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Malaysia, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for styrene-acrylonitrile exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Malaysia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion 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 export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Styrene-acrylonitrile imports into the Czech Republic contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest styrene-acrylonitrile supplier to the Czech Republic, 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), twofold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate 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 at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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