Slovakia: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in Slovakia

After two years of growth, the Slovak ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in Slovakia

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2023, shipments abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports declined sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Austria, Serbia, Germany, Slovenia and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms exports from Slovakia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2023, purchases abroad of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports fell remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform