Hungary: Polyacetals Market 2025

Polyacetals Market Size in Hungary

In 2021, the Hungarian polyacetals market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Polyacetals Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2021, overseas shipments of polyacetals in primary forms increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyacetals exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of polyacetals exports from Hungary, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +122.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for polyacetals exported from Hungary worldwide, together accounting for 57% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +93.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 polyacetals export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 China (+18.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyacetals Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, polyacetals imports into Hungary soared to X tons, jumping by 28% on the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +106.6% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polyacetals imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyacetals imports to Hungary, together accounting for 83% of total imports. Austria, South Korea, Romania, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +84.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polyacetals in primary forms to Hungary, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+38.7% per year) and Belgium (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polyacetals import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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