EU: Market for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in the EU

In 2022, the EU market for polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in the EU

In value terms, production of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in the European Union reduced to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the key exporter of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms, mixing up X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Italy (X%) and Sweden (X%). The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Poland (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Sweden (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 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands 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 ($X) remains the largest vinyl acetate polymers in aqueous dispersion in primary forms supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (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, picking up 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Imports in the EU

Imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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

The countries with the highest levels of imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in 2022 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Denmark (X tons), together resulting at X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading 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, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 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 Denmark ($X per ton) and Poland ($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 Hungary (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform