United Kingdom - Polycarbonates (In Primary Forms) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Polycarbonate Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Polycarbonate Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Polycarbonate Imports in the UK
- Polycarbonate Exports in the UK
Polycarbonate Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
The average polycarbonate import price stood at $3,174 per ton in May 2023, shrinking by -15.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 38% m-o-m. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,318 per ton. From September 2022 to May 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($4,783 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($2,350 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polycarbonate Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average polycarbonate export price stood at $6,971 per ton in 2022, picking up by 51% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a notable increase. 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 Spain ($12,996 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($679 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 Spain (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Polycarbonate Imports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) imported into the UK fell rapidly to 48K tons, which is down by -27.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 0.9% against the previous year.
In value terms, polycarbonate imports shrank to $167M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $196M, and then fell in the following year.
| Import of Polycarbonate in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 70.9 | 49.0 | 99.3 | 51.8 | -9.9% |
| Belgium | 33.3 | 33.8 | 26.8 | 42.0 | 8.0% |
| Netherlands | 20.3 | 14.0 | 13.2 | 16.9 | -5.9% |
| South Korea | 7.1 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 16.8 | 33.3% |
| Spain | 17.8 | 20.4 | 23.9 | 12.1 | -12.1% |
| Poland | 10.9 | 7.6 | 13.2 | 8.1 | -9.4% |
| Italy | 5.4 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 11.1% |
| United States | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | -40.6% |
| Others | 5.9 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 22.3% |
| Total | 178 | 149 | 196 | 167 | -2.1% |
Top Suppliers of Polycarbonate to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (14.2K tons)
- Belgium (13.3K tons)
- Spain (5.4K tons)
- South Korea (5.3K tons)
- Netherlands (3.9K tons)
- Italy (1.7K tons)
- Poland (1.7K tons)
- United States (1.4K tons)
Polycarbonate Exports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) exported from the UK expanded modestly to 3.8K tons, increasing by 4.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%.
In value terms, polycarbonate exports surged to $26M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Polycarbonate in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 13.4 | 85.5% |
| Belgium | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 196.2% |
| France | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 9.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 10.1% |
| Italy | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 26.0% |
| China | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 10.1% |
| Netherlands | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 11.9% |
| Sweden | 0.1 | N/A | 0.3 | 0.5 | 71.0% |
| Malaysia | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Ireland | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | -42.5% |
| Hungary | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | -32.5% |
| Thailand | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0% |
| Luxembourg | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% |
| Others | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 7.3% |
| Total | 13.0 | 11.0 | 16.8 | 26.4 | 26.6% |
Top Export Markets for Polycarbonate from the UK in 2022:
- Germany (3130.6 tons)
- Malaysia (562.6 tons)
- Belgium (554.5 tons)
- Italy (294.6 tons)
- Sweden (178.4 tons)
- Netherlands (168.8 tons)
- France (164.1 tons)
- Turkey (160.7 tons)
- China (122.1 tons)
- Thailand (114.8 tons)
- Ireland (76.4 tons)
- Hungary (70.8 tons)
- Luxembourg (4.3 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polycarbonate market in the UK. 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:
- Prodcom 20164040 - Polycarbonates, in primary forms
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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