EU: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in the EU

The EU ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in the EU

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume 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 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporter of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Germany (X%), Spain (X%) and Italy (X%). The Netherlands (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible 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, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main importers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in the European Union, together accounting for approx. X% of total imports. France (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Greece and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth 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, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform