Germany: Acrylic Polymer Market Overview 2020

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the acrylic polymer market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, acrylic polymer consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the acrylic polymer market reached its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of the acrylic polymer market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Production in Germany

In value terms, acrylic polymer production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, acrylic polymer production continues to indicate a noticeable drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when production volume decreased by -X% against the previous year. Acrylic polymer production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) were exported from Germany; approximately reflecting the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, acrylic polymer exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of acrylic polymer exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports totaled $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of acrylic polymer exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for acrylic polymer exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Poland recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average acrylic polymer export price amounted to $X per tonne, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the acrylic polymer export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the amount of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) imported into Germany totaled X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, acrylic polymer imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, acrylic polymer imports reached their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, acrylic polymer imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Japan, Italy and the UK, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, South Korea experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the acrylic polymer import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while the price for South Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform