EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Acrylic Polymer Market Size in the EU
In 2022, the EU acrylic polymer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Acrylic Polymer Production in the EU
In value terms, acrylic polymer production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Acrylic Polymer Exports
Exports in the EU
In 2022, overseas shipments of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Total exports 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, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, acrylic polymer exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together constituting an X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a little share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Among the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Acrylic Polymer Imports
Imports in the EU
In 2022, purchases abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, acrylic polymer imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
The purchases of the nine major importers of acrylic polymers (in primary forms), namely Germany, Italy, Poland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic and Sweden, represented more than two-thirds of total import.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, the Czech Republic and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acrylic polymer market in the EU. 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 20165350 - Polymethyl methacrylate, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20165390 - Acrylic polymers, in primary forms (excluding polymethyl methacrylate)
Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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