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EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 1, 2022

Acrylic Polymer Exports in EU Hit $8B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Acrylic Polymers (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2021, the EU acrylic polymer market was estimated at $6.8B for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Germany ($2B), Italy ($1B) and France ($816M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, with a combined 56% share of the total market. 

Consumption by Country

Th total volume of primary acrylic polymers consumed in the European Union totaled approx. 3M tons in 2021. The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, Italy and France, together accounting for 55% of total consumption. 

EU Acrylic Polymer Production

In 2021, production of acrylic polymers totaled approx. 3.5M tons. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2011 to 2021. The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, France and Belgium, together accounting for 76% of total production. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Finland, which together accounted for a further 22%. 

EU Acrylic Polymer Exports

For the third year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in overseas shipments of acrylic polymers, which increased by 9.7% to 3.5M tons in 2021. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2011 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0%.

In value terms, exports soared to $8.1B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (1.1M tons), distantly followed by France (700K tons), Belgium (616K tons), the Netherlands (430K tons), Italy (216K tons) and Spain (157K tons) were the main exporters of acrylic polymers, together mixing up 91% of total volume. Poland (58K tons) held a minor share of total exports.

In value terms, Germany ($2.5B), France ($1.5B) and Belgium ($1.3B) were the countries with the highest levels of supplies in 2021, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Germany, with a CAGR of +29.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports over the past decade, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for acrylic polymers in the European Union stood at $2,320 per ton in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($2,650 per ton) and Germany ($2,311 per ton), while Belgium ($2,044 per ton) and Poland ($2,102 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

EU Acrylic Polymer Imports

For the ninth year in a row, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of acrylic polymers, which increased by 8% to 2.9M tons in 2021. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports skyrocketed to $6.5B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2011 to 2021.

Imports by Country

Germany (482K tons), Italy (360K tons), Poland (346K tons), France (294K tons), Belgium (280K tons), the Netherlands (244K tons) and Spain (198K tons) represented roughly 75% of total imports in 2021. Sweden (128K tons), the Czech Republic (125K tons), Austria (102K tons), Denmark (61K tons), Finland (57K tons) and Portugal (45K tons) took a minor share of total purchases.

In value terms, the largest acrylic polymer importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($1.2B), Italy ($819M) and Poland ($679M), together accounting for 41% of total supplies. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Austria, Denmark, Finland and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 51%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the past decade. Purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for acrylic polymers in the European Union amounted to $2,220 per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Portugal ($2,493 per ton) and Germany ($2,489 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($1,840 per ton) and Sweden ($1,865 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the acrylic polymer market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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