Slovakia: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak acrylic polymer market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Acrylic polymer consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Slovakia

In value terms, acrylic polymer production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) were exported from Slovakia; which is down by X% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from Slovakia, together comprising X% of total exports. China, Hungary, Thailand, Romania and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (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. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Thailand (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import 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 in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymer to Slovakia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, acrylic polymer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) to Slovakia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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