Poland: Market for Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids 2025

Market Size for Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids in Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Polish industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids market, when its value increased by 14% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids in Poland

In value terms, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a slight decline. Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids

Exports from Poland

In 2021, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids exports from Poland stood at X tons, with an increase of 7.8% against 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -7.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids exports from Poland, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +8.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids exports from Poland, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +8.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.9%).

Imports of Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +79.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids to Poland, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +16.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-8.6% per year) and Romania (+72.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids to Poland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-6.4% per year) and Germany (-4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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