Austria: Silicone Market 2022

Silicone Market Size in Austria

The Austrian silicone market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +14.9% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Silicone Production in Austria

In value terms, silicone production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +48.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Silicone Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of silicones (in primary forms) increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silicone exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a slight decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for silicone exports from Austria, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, silicone exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+7.9% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+119.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for silicone exports from Austria, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -6.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+6.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silicone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicone Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of silicones (in primary forms) decreased by -12.7% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, silicone imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silicone to Austria, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, silicone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+39.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicone to Austria, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.6% per year) and France (+40.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average silicone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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