Global Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size

The global natural polymers market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Natural Polymers Production

In value terms, natural polymers production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Natural Polymers Exports

Exports

For the sixth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas shipments of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, natural polymers exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a notable 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Italy (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of France (X p.p.) and the United States (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest natural polymers supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural polymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports

In 2022, purchases abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural polymers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importers of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Canada (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of global imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Canada, India, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural polymers import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform