Poland: Acetone Market 2025

Acetone Market Size in Poland

The Polish acetone market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Acetone Production in Poland

In value terms, acetone production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Acetone Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of acetone exported from Poland expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of 11% compared with the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +22.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, acetone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 79%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of acetone exports from Poland, together comprising 57% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for acetone exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports. Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +35.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average acetone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 75% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acetone Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, acetone imports into Poland skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 189% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, acetone imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of acetone to Poland, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, acetone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Lithuania (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+32.6% per year) and Lithuania (+34.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of acetone to Poland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+29.5% per year) and Lithuania (+35.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acetone import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, acetone import price increased by +137.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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