EU: Melamine Market 2025

Melamine Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU melamine market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Melamine Production in the EU

In value terms, melamine production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Melamine Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, melamine exports in the European Union dropped markedly to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, melamine exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the largest exporter of melamine in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to melamine exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the largest melamine supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melamine Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of melamine increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, melamine imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the key importers of melamine, together creating X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest melamine importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Poland, Austria, Romania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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