Eastern Europe: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2024

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European polymer ion-exchangers market increased by X% to $X, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, polymer ion-exchangers exports in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, reducing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports expanded notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, saw a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Romania decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Hungary (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Romania totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Polymer ion-exchangers imports rose notably to X tons in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports stood at $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) was the main importer of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, creating X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), Estonia (X%), Ukraine (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest polymer ion-exchangers importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Estonia, 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform