Germany: Acrylic Polymer Market 2024

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Germany

The German acrylic polymer market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Germany

In value terms, acrylic polymer production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for acrylic polymer exported from Germany were France ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Germany

Acrylic polymer imports into Germany reduced to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Austria, Japan, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, South Korea, Italy, the United States, Japan, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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