Europe: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in Europe

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. 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 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the largest exporter of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) held 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, the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers supplying countries in Europe were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main importers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in 2022, resulting at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Spain (X%), the UK (X%), Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, France, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Finland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced 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, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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