Poland: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in Poland

The Polish ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -9.6% against 2019 indices. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in Poland

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, when their volume increased by 65% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 202%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 243%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports from Poland, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +357.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +361.6%, saw 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 2022, the average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price increased by +59.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by -18.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports to Poland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, Canada, Portugal and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +61.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers suppliers to Poland were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. Germany, the UK, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), Spain, Canada, Portugal and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +74.6%, 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 ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by +77.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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