EU: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in the EU

In 2022, the EU mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in the EU

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%). The Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands and Germany saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplying countries in the European Union were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 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

Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the major importers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Poland (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%), Italy (X%), Hungary (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Hungary, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion 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, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per ton) and France ($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 Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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