Germany: Aldehydes Cyclic Polymers Market 2024

Aldehydes Cyclic Polymers Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German aldehydes cyclic polymers market increased by 147% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Aldehydes Cyclic Polymers Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of cyclic polymers of aldehydes decreased by -19% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, aldehydes cyclic polymers exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for aldehydes cyclic polymers exports from Germany, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, aldehydes cyclic polymers exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to -6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+39.7% per year) and Spain (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for cyclic polymers of aldehydes exports from Germany, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled -6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+44.9% per year) and Poland (+56.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average aldehydes cyclic polymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Israel (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aldehydes Cyclic Polymers Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cyclic polymers of aldehydes increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aldehydes cyclic polymers imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of aldehydes cyclic polymers to Germany, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, aldehydes cyclic polymers imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+152.0% per year) and China (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cyclic polymers of aldehydes to Germany, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+104.3% per year) and the United States (+54.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average aldehydes cyclic polymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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