Europe: 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 Europe

In 2023, the Europe market for polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms in Europe

In value terms, production of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2023, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in Europe contracted to X tons, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms declined remarkably to $X in 2023. The total export 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. 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

In 2023, Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporter of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms, comprising 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%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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 Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Sweden (X%), Italy (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Italy saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest vinyl acetate polymers in aqueous dispersion in primary forms supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($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

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 Europe

In 2023, imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in Europe contracted to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms dropped notably to $X in 2023. The total import 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) was the main importer of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion in primary forms in Europe, committing X% of total import. Hungary (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

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

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 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 pace of growth appeared 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 contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($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