Ukraine: Polycarbonate Market 2022

Polycarbonate Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian polycarbonate market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Polycarbonate consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) exported from Ukraine shrank remarkably to X tons, dropping by -X% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of polycarbonate exports from Ukraine, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for polycarbonate exported from Ukraine were Belarus ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average polycarbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into Ukraine

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of polycarbonates (in primary forms) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Latvia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of polycarbonate imports to Ukraine, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Latvia ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest polycarbonate suppliers to Ukraine, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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 polycarbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform