Europe: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased by 21% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in Europe

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports in Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms were exported in Europe; with an increase of 13% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major exporters of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms in 2021, resulting at near 25% and 17% of total exports, respectively. Poland (X tons) held a 7.9% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (6.3%), Germany (6.1%), Spain (5.9%), Norway (5.4%) and Finland (4.7%). The Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, the UK, Finland, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Slovenia and Austria, which together accounted for a further 43%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate 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.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports in Europe

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 45% of total imports in 2021. France (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 22% share of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up 17% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 42% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +12.4%, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform