EU: Prepared Rubber Accelerators Market 2024

Prepared Rubber Accelerators Market Size in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the EU prepared rubber accelerators market, when its value increased by 20% to $X. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -14.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Rubber Accelerators Production in the EU

In value terms, prepared rubber accelerators production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Rubber Accelerators Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of prepared rubber accelerators increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared rubber accelerators exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the major exporters of prepared rubber accelerators in the European Union, together making up 55% of total exports. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 33% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +70.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest prepared rubber accelerators supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, France, Austria and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Austria, with a CAGR of +52.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Prepared Rubber Accelerators Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of prepared rubber accelerators increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared rubber accelerators imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major importers of prepared rubber accelerators in 2021, recording approx. 21% and 16% of total imports, respectively. Spain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tons), France (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Romania, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +16.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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, surging by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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