Belarus: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2022

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Belarus

In 2021, the Belarusian polymer ion-exchangers market decreased by -51.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced contraction. Polymer ion-exchangers consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -97.1% to X kg. In general, exports recorded a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 483% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 124% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for polymer ion-exchangers exports from Belarus, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sudan (X kg), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -23.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sudan (+6.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (-94.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Belarus were Uzbekistan ($X), Sudan ($X) and Russia ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +81.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 2,348% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Uzbekistan (+2,923.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -62.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 467% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 805% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier to Belarus, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.0% per year) and Romania (+26.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest polymer ion-exchangers suppliers to Belarus were China ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports. India, Ukraine, Greece and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.7%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +115.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 60%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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