EU: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in the EU

After two years of growth, the EU ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in the EU

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporter of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in the European Union, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms. At the same time, Portugal (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belgium (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Belgium, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, supplies from abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports declined markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main importers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms in the European Union, together reaching approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform