EU: Aniline Derivatives Market 2024

Aniline Derivatives Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the EU aniline derivatives market, when its value decreased by -44% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Aniline Derivatives Production in the EU

In value terms, aniline derivatives production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 16%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Aniline Derivatives Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of aniline derivatives and their salts increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aniline derivatives exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 45% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 51% share of total exports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest aniline derivatives supplier in the European Union, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to -4.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+13.5% per year) and Portugal (-4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Aniline Derivatives Imports

Imports in the EU

Aniline derivatives imports soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 15% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aniline derivatives imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 51% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Austria (X tons), together comprising a 42% share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Austria (+63.2%), Belgium (+8.6%) and Hungary (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +63.2% from 2012-2021. Spain and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Germany, Austria, Belgium and Hungary increased by +9.1, +4.8, +3.7 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aniline derivatives and their salts in the European Union, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.9% share.

In Germany, aniline derivatives imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+48.3% per year) and Hungary (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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