Europe: Direct Dye Market 2024

Direct Dye Market Size in Europe

After two years of decline, the Europe direct dye market increased by 4.4% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Direct Dye Production in Europe

In value terms, direct dye production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Direct Dye Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, exports of direct dyes and preparations based thereon in Europe surged to X tons, growing by 25% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, direct dye exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the major exporters of direct dyes and preparations based thereon, together committing 93% of total exports. The UK (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest direct dye supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +55.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Direct Dye Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, imports of direct dyes and preparations based thereon in Europe rose significantly to X tons, surging by 13% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, direct dye imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) was the key importer of direct dyes and preparations based thereon in Europe, generating 78% of total import. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), committing a 5.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +24.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the UK and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform