EU: Polyamide Market 2024

Polyamide Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU polyamide 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Polyamide Production in the EU

In value terms, polyamide production reached $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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 immediate term.

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Polyamide Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of polyamides (in primary forms), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, polyamide exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of polyamides (in primary forms). At the same time, Spain (X%), Poland (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belgium and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Italy, Spain and Poland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($X per ton), while Poland ($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.

Polyamide Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of polyamides (in primary forms) in the European Union dropped to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, polyamide imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the largest importers of polyamides (in primary forms), together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%), Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%), Slovenia (X%), Italy (X%), Hungary (X%), France (X%), Austria (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polyamides (in primary forms) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

In Germany, polyamide imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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