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Greece: Industrial Stearic Acid Market 2024

Industrial Stearic Acid Market Size in Greece

The Greek industrial stearic acid market was estimated at $X in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Industrial Stearic Acid Exports

Exports from Greece

Industrial stearic acid exports from Greece skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 746% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 930% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, industrial stearic acid exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for industrial stearic acid exports from Greece, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Cyprus (X kg), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania stood at +232.7%.

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for industrial stearic acid exports from Greece, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cyprus ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania amounted to +207.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial stearic acid export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Industrial Stearic Acid Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of industrial stearic acid, when their volume decreased by -11.6% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, industrial stearic acid imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of industrial stearic acid to Greece, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial stearic acid imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-8.4% per year) and Germany (-6.8% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial stearic acid to Greece, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia stood at +20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-6.6% per year) and Germany (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial stearic acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, industrial stearic acid import price increased by +46.1% against 2019 indices. 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 supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($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 (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for industrial stearic acid in the world?

The country with the largest volume of industrial stearic acid consumption was China, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, industrial stearic acid consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 11% share.

What are the largest producers of industrial stearic acid in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of industrial stearic acid production in 2020 were Indonesia, China and the United States, together accounting for 51% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of industrial stearic acid to Greece?

In value terms, Indonesia, Malaysia and India were the largest industrial stearic acid suppliers to Greece, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Germany, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

What are the leading importers of industrial stearic acid from Greece?

In value terms, Albania, Cyprus and Serbia $966) constituted the largest markets for industrial stearic acid exported from Greece worldwide.

What is the average export price for industrial stearic acid in Greece?

In 2020, the average industrial stearic acid export price amounted to $1,671 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for industrial stearic acid in Greece?

The average industrial stearic acid import price stood at $1,107 per ton in 2020, rising by 3.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the industrial stearic acid market in Greece. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20143120 - Industrial stearic acid

Country coverage:

Greece

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Greece
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023