EU: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2022

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in the EU

In 2020, the EU acyclic hydrocarbons market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in the EU

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons production declined markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of acyclic hydrocarbons production in 2020 were Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of acyclic hydrocarbons production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Poland, while acyclic hydrocarbons production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, the amount of acyclic hydrocarbons exported in the European Union stood at X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2019. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons exports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key exporters of acyclic hydrocarbons, together generating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Italy, Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The acyclic hydrocarbons export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, purchases abroad of acyclic hydrocarbons decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tons) represented the main importer of acyclic hydrocarbons, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to acyclic hydrocarbons imports into Belgium stood at -X%. At the same time, Finland (+X%) and Sweden (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), France (-X%) and Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Finland (+X p.p.) and Sweden (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of France (-X p.p.), Spain (-X p.p.), Germany (-X p.p.) and Belgium (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported acyclic hydrocarbons in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The acyclic hydrocarbons import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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