Europe: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2024

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in Europe

The Europe unvulcanized rubber market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in Europe

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof exported in Europe declined slightly to X tons, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the major exporters of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof, together constituting X% of total exports. The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof. At the same time, Poland (X%), Romania (X%), Slovakia (X%), Spain (X%), Italy (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands, Austria and Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Belgium (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (X p.p.) and the UK (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest unvulcanized rubber supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

In Germany, unvulcanized rubber exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were imported in Europe; declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Serbia, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Serbia ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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