EU: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU matches market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Matches Production in the EU

In value terms, matches production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of matches, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. 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 at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden represented the largest exporter of matches in the European Union, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Hungary (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Sweden decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Estonia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Hungary (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Sweden (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest matches supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

In Sweden, matches exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Matches Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of matches increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of matches, namely Germany, Romania and France, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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