Poland: Market for Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) 2024

Market Size for Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) in Poland

In 2022, the Polish diols and polyhydric alcohols market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Diols and polyhydric alcohols consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol) in Poland

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol)

Exports from Poland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, d-glucitol) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of diols and polyhydric alcohols exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Norway, Ukraine and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for diols and polyhydric alcohols exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Norway, Romania, Slovenia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average diols and polyhydric alcohols export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Diols And Polyhydric Alcohols (Excluding Ethylene Glycol And Propylene Glycol, D-Glucitol)

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of diols and polyhydric alcohols (excluding ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, d-glucitol) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, diols and polyhydric alcohols imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant 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 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of diols and polyhydric alcohols imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest diols and polyhydric alcohols suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 diols and polyhydric alcohols import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging 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 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform