Catalysts and reaction initiators market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for catalysts and reaction initiators expanded significantly from 2019 to 2023, with volume growing from 7 526 t to 14 308 t. This near-doubling was driven by a substantial increase in imports, which rose from 10 421 t to 18 353 t over the same period, while domestic production more than halved from 4 712 t to 1 817 t. Exports also declined after 2020, falling from 8 419 t to 5 862 t by 2023, further contributing to the net availability of catalysts on the domestic market.

In 2024, trade flows shifted as exports surged to 8 478 t while imports eased to 17 466 t. This movement aligned with stricter EU environmental regulations, including the implementation of Directive 2024/1785 on industrial emissions from August 2024, which heightened demand for emission-control catalysts. Furthermore, growing market demand for high-performance and green catalysts, driven by a global focus on sustainability, supported increased export activity from Austria.

Production catalysts and reaction initiators in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of catalysts and reaction initiators was valued at 5 701 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 4 160 tonnes of catalysts and reaction initiators, representing an 11.7% decrease from 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports catalysts and reaction initiators from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of catalysts and reaction initiators increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 8 419 tonnes. This volume indicates a 10.7% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 71.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's exports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Croatia accounted for 17.8% of these exports, Germany for 15.8%, and China for 6.9%, with these three countries together making up 40.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's cross-border shipments of catalysts and reaction initiators increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, with export value totaling 80.0 million US dollars. This represents a sharp rise of 47.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 59.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During the period from 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, China, and Italy—collectively accounted for 64.2% of Austria's total export value for catalysts and reaction initiators.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports catalysts and reaction initiators to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's imports of catalysts and reaction initiators totaled 12 278 tonnes, showing a strong uptick of 17.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 421 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 13 804 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest supplier of catalysts and reaction initiators to Austria, accounting for 44.3% of imports in kind, followed by Japan at 14.3% and Finland at 14.2%. Together, these three countries formed 72.7% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Austria imported approximately 124.6 million US dollars worth of catalysts and reaction initiators, indicating a robust rise of 10.7% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 112.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 150.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 25.2% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 19.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Japan were the main sources for Austria's imports of catalysts and reaction initiators in value terms. Germany accounted for 50.8% of imports, Poland for 15.9%, and Japan for 6.2%, with these three countries jointly representing 72.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020