Eastern Europe: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Europe

The East European mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Europe

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported in Eastern Europe; rising by 112% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 193%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 185% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+61.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +61.2% from 2012-2021. Russia (+7.2 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +12.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-3.6%).

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near 49% of total imports in 2021. Hungary (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took near 48% share of total imports. Russia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +115.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 94% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +97.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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