United Kingdom: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in the UK

After four years of decline, the UK acrylic polymer market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Production in the UK

In value terms, acrylic polymer production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exported from the UK fell to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from the UK, together comprising X% of total exports. Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Zambia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Sweden and Ireland 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 Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for acrylic polymer exported from the UK were the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Poland, Zambia, Brazil, Sweden, Kazakhstan and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Zambia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to the UK were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, the United States, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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