EU: Ethylbenzene Market 2025

Ethylbenzene Market Size in the EU

The EU ethylbenzene market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, growing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylbenzene Production in the EU

In value terms, ethylbenzene production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 9.8% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylbenzene Exports

Exports in the EU

Ethylbenzene exports declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, falling by -29.8% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 98%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylbenzene exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 119%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together mixing up a 38% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ethylbenzene exports from Belgium stood at -4.6%. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Germany (-8.3%) and the Netherlands (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic increased by +9.6 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest ethylbenzene supplier in the European Union, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 30% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.8% share.

In Belgium, ethylbenzene exports plunged by an average annual rate of -5.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (-1.1% per year) and Germany (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($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 (+2.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ethylbenzene Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of ethylbenzene imported in the European Union fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by -22.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 154%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylbenzene imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importer of ethylbenzene, making up 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), mixing up a 24% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -5.7% from 2012 to 2022. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the Czech Republic (-5.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+8.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ethylbenzene in the European Union, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, ethylbenzene imports decreased by an average annual rate of -7.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-1.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-6.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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