EU: Compound Plasticisers Market 2022

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in the EU

In 2021, the EU compound plasticisers market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Production in the EU

In value terms, compound plasticisers production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics exported in the European Union surged to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) represented the key exporter of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Estonia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+X%), Italy (+X%), Spain (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Estonia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany and Estonia saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest compound plasticisers supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, compound plasticisers exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Estonia ($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 Netherlands (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor 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

The countries with the highest levels of compound plasticisers imports in 2021 were France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. Germany (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Romania (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Estonia (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Spain, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Estonia, 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 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Estonia ($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 Netherlands (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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