Poland: Methanol Market 2024

Methanol Market Size in Poland

The Polish methanol market declined slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Methanol Production in Poland

In value terms, methanol production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Methanol Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, exports of methanol (methyl alcohol) from Poland surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, methanol exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of methanol exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for methanol exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 methanol export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Ukraine ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and Romania ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Methanol Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, methanol imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest methanol supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, methanol imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of methanol (methyl alcohol) to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average methanol import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Venezuela ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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