EU: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2024

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the EU acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market, when its value increased by 16% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in the EU

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -15.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exported in the European Union rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 6.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major exporter of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, constituting 50% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together generating a 39% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up 6.6% of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+62.7%) and the Czech Republic (+21.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +62.7% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-2.2%), Germany (-7.3%) and France (-11.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands, Poland and the Czech Republic increased by +20, +3.9 and +2.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier in the European Union, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +13.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.7% per year) and Belgium (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while France ($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 (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, when their volume increased by 9.7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 52%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, committing 42% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Belgium (10%), Italy (10%), France (8.6%) and Spain (5.1%). Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +2.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-2.1%), Germany (-2.7%), France (-3.2%), Italy (-6.2%) and Spain (-11.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+14 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Italy (-4.7 p.p.) and Spain (-7.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in the European Union, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.7% share.

In the Netherlands, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.9% per year) and France (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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