Poland: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Polish mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market, when its value increased by 12% to $X. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from Poland

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Poland contracted modestly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -4.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 17,577% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13,048% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from Poland, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Russia, Slovakia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +89.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from Poland were Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +88.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 367%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Hungary ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Russia ($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 Hungary (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by -0.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Poland, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.1% per year) and Belgium (+19.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes to Poland, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and Belgium (+23.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($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 (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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