Europe: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe polycarbonate market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Polycarbonate Production in Europe

In value terms, polycarbonate production shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, shipments abroad of polycarbonates (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports reduced markedly to $X in 2023. The total export value 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 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the largest exporters of polycarbonates (in primary forms) in Europe, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest polycarbonate supplying countries in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Hungary, Poland, Russia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, 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 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of polycarbonates (in primary forms) were imported in Europe; shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports shrank 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the key importers of polycarbonates (in primary forms) in 2023, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Poland (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Romania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest polycarbonate importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, Slovakia, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, the UK, Austria, Romania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform