Norway: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian acrylic polymer market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Norway

In value terms, acrylic polymer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Acrylic polymer production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for acrylic polymer exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, acrylic polymer exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Norway

Acrylic polymer imports into Norway shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to Norway were France ($X), Sweden ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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