EU: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in the EU

The EU scouring pastes and powders market declined markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -17.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in the EU

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of scouring pastes and powders in the European Union contracted to X tons, waning by -12.1% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 13% 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

Hungary was the main exporter of scouring pastes and powders in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 51% of total exports in 2021. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Belgium (8.6%), Italy (6.4%) and Germany (4.7%). The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) - together made up 8.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to scouring pastes and powders exports from Hungary stood at -1.3%. At the same time, Belgium (+20.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +20.1% from 2012-2021. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.6%), Croatia (-2.2%), Italy (-5.1%), Spain (-5.5%) and the Netherlands (-9.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium and Poland increased by +7.1 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the largest scouring pastes and powders supplier in the European Union, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

In Hungary, scouring pastes and powders exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-0.8% per year) and Poland (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export 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 export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 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 the Netherlands (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of scouring pastes and powders decreased by -13% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 3.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.9%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of scouring pastes and powders, namely Germany, France and Poland, represented more than third of total import. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together making up a 19% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons), Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 40% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while France ($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 (+11.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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