Eastern Europe: Metal Pickling Preparations Market 2024

Metal Pickling Preparations Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European metal pickling preparations market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Metal Pickling Preparations Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, metal pickling preparations production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Metal Pickling Preparations Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pickling preparations for metal surfaces were exported in Eastern Europe; reducing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations exports stood at $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Hungary (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal pickling preparations supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Pickling Preparations Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of pickling preparations for metal surfaces were imported in Eastern Europe; flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Hungary (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (X%). The following importers - Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal pickling preparations importing markets in Eastern Europe were Hungary ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal pickling preparations import price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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