EU: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2024

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU polymer ion-exchangers market increased by 9% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in the EU

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, polymer ion-exchangers exports in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 50% against 2020. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +84.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, namely Italy, France and Romania, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a 14% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Romania ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 36% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Among the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms imported in the European Union rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 5.2% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +97.4% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main importers of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, together comprising 73% of total imports. Austria (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania, Estonia, Hungary and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +37.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 16%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($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 (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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