Austria: Overview of the Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2019

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Austria

The revenue of the natural rubber and gum market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total market indicated a conspicuous expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, natural rubber and gum consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the natural rubber and gum market attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the natural rubber and gum market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Austria

Natural rubber and gum exports from Austria totaled X tonnes in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, natural rubber and gum exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main destinations of natural rubber and gum exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural rubber and gum exported from Austria were Slovakia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average natural rubber and gum export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for natural rubber and gums attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Austria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of natural rubber and gums were imported into Austria; surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, natural rubber and gum imports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, natural rubber and gum imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of natural rubber and gum imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest natural rubber and gum supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Austria were Malaysia ($X), Germany ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average natural rubber and gum import price amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the natural rubber and gum import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for natural rubber and gums reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per tonne), while the price for Thailand ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform