Germany: Market for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms in Germany

The German market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than X, in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, production of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

For the sixth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in overseas shipments of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, the UK, India, Turkey, Russia, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, India, Turkey, Russia, the UK, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms 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 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms into Germany shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Spain, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the UK and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X suppliers to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, Poland, Sweden, the UK and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest 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, import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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