United Kingdom - Polypropylene In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (FOB) - 2023
  3. Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK
  4. Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK

Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (CIF) - 2023

The average polypropylene in primary forms import price stood at $1,487 per ton in August 2023, with a decrease of -6.2% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 6% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,987 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Austria ($2,506 per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($840 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (FOB) - 2023

The average polypropylene in primary forms export price stood at $1,305 per ton in August 2023, shrinking by -6.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,849 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($2,296 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($641 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in purchases abroad of polypropylene in primary forms, which decreased by -3.3% to 208K tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms imports expanded slightly to $397M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year.

Import of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany92.773.570.31023.2%
Belgium89.772.360.146.1-19.9%
Israel32.021.440.227.4-5.0%
Saudi Arabia14.918.721.825.519.6%
France37.019.334.419.8-18.8%
United States12.612.416.019.515.7%
South Africa16.28.817.317.42.4%
Italy12.013.014.117.112.5%
Spain9.98.09.416.017.4%
South Korea8.23.36.715.022.3%
Netherlands68.927.332.413.9-41.4%
Ireland5.75.811.113.232.3%
Finland10.38.00.512.97.8%
Others36.733.955.151.111.7%
Total447326389397-3.9%

Top Suppliers of Polypropylene in Primary Forms to the UK in 2022:

  1. Germany (49.7K tons)
  2. Belgium (24.7K tons)
  3. Saudi Arabia (16.0K tons)
  4. Israel (15.0K tons)
  5. Ireland (12.1K tons)
  6. South Africa (11.0K tons)
  7. France (10.1K tons)
  8. Italy (9.3K tons)
  9. Spain (8.0K tons)
  10. South Korea (7.8K tons)
  11. Netherlands (7.2K tons)
  12. United States (6.1K tons)
  13. Finland (5.7K tons)

Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of polypropylene in primary forms decreased by -14.8% to 186K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16%.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms exports shrank to $308M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +27.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $345M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in the UK (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands27.016.671.972.539.0%
Belgium76.859.278.948.4-14.3%
Germany25.436.942.640.316.6%
France22.318.832.136.618.0%
Italy9.512.518.817.221.9%
Ireland16.315.712.316.81.0%
Sweden5.25.511.49.220.9%
Switzerland5.03.96.16.38.0%
Spain2.14.44.15.638.7%
Malaysia0.10.20.44.6258.3%
Turkey6.315.44.44.5-10.6%
Poland7.68.16.34.0-19.3%
Others38.543.755.941.62.6%
Total2422413453088.4%

Top Export Markets for Polypropylene in Primary Forms from the UK in 2022:

  1. Netherlands (46.7K tons)
  2. Belgium (30.0K tons)
  3. Germany (23.5K tons)
  4. France (18.1K tons)
  5. Ireland (16.4K tons)
  6. Italy (11.7K tons)
  7. Sweden (5.4K tons)
  8. Malaysia (3.3K tons)
  9. Spain (3.3K tons)
  10. Switzerland (3.2K tons)
  11. Turkey (2.4K tons)
  12. Poland (2.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for polypropylene in primary forms 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 20165130 - Polypropylene, 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. 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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    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

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

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