Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany
- Exports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany
Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (CIF) - 2022
The average import price for heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s stood at $2,577 per ton in 2022, growing by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($3,335 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($3,135 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($2,444 per ton) and Poland ($3,021 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s stood at $1,739 per ton in July 2023, declining by -12% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $3,074 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,539 per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,413 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany
In 2022, supplies from abroad of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s decreased by -11.5% to 208K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 235K tons, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) imports soared to $537M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Belgium | 208 | 159 | 336 | 410 | 25.4% |
| Poland | 49.1 | 49.8 | 65.3 | 88.2 | 21.6% |
| Netherlands | 6.4 | 12.3 | 18.7 | 24.1 | 55.6% |
| Others | 7.5 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 14.5 | 24.6% |
| Total | 271 | 231 | 424 | 537 | 25.6% |
Top Suppliers of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) to Germany in 2022:
- Belgium (167.9K tons)
- Poland (29.2K tons)
- Netherlands (7.2K tons)
Exports of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany
In 2022, overseas shipments of heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam)s decreased by -33.3% to 46K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by less than 0.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 72K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, heterocyclic compounds; lactams; 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam) exports dropped to $140M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $151M, and then declined in the following year.
| Export of Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) in Germany (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Poland | 0.3 | 12.9 | 45.0 | 58.1 | 478.6% |
| Switzerland | 26.5 | 22.0 | 26.7 | 39.9 | 14.6% |
| Italy | 12.4 | 18.8 | 18.4 | 22.3 | 21.6% |
| Slovenia | 23.4 | 19.8 | 21.6 | 4.3 | -43.1% |
| Belgium | 7.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 4.0 | -18.5% |
| Turkey | 10.6 | 7.6 | 17.4 | 3.8 | -29.0% |
| Netherlands | 4.5 | 3.4 | 10.8 | 2.9 | -13.6% |
| Spain | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | -49.3% |
| South Korea | 6.4 | 4.6 | 1.5 | N/A | -51.6% |
| Indonesia | 5.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | N/A | -38.2% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 20.2 | 4.7 | 1.0 | N/A | -77.8% |
| Others | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 32.2% |
| Total | 123 | 101 | 151 | 140 | 4.4% |
Top Export Markets for Heterocyclic Compounds; Lactams; 6-Hexanelactam (Epsilon-Caprolactam) from Germany in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (undefinedK tons)
- Poland (18.1K tons)
- Switzerland (13.5K tons)
- Italy (7.6K tons)
- Slovenia (1.8K tons)
- Turkey (1.6K tons)
- Belgium (1.5K tons)
- Netherlands (0.9K tons)
- Spain (0.2K tons)
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