EU: Market for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in the EU

In 2023, the EU market for polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in the EU

In value terms, production of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms expanded to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Exports in the EU

In 2023, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in the European Union contracted to X tons, declining by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms plummeted to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Italy (X%) and Sweden (X%). Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest vinyl acetate polymers in aqueous dispersion in primary forms supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Germany, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (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, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Poland ($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.

Imports of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms

Imports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms were imported in the European Union; which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms fell rapidly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms, namely Italy, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Denmark, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform