Germany: Market for Polyethylene in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Germany

The German polyethylene in primary forms market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Polyethylene in primary forms production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of polyethylene in primary forms exported from Germany dropped slightly to X tons, which is down by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 5.1%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of polyethylene in primary forms exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, China, the Czech Republic, Austria, the UK, Hungary, Russia and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for polyethylene in primary forms exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 32% of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, China, the UK, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Russia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average polyethylene in primary forms export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyethylene in Primary Forms

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of polyethylene in primary forms increased by 0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4.9%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polyethylene in primary forms imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyethylene in primary forms imports to Germany, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia, the UK and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +6.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest polyethylene in primary forms suppliers to Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, the UK and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +9.0%, recorded 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

The average polyethylene in primary forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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