EVA copolymers in primary forms market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the physical volume of the German EVA copolymers market showed a gradual increase, rising from 110.9 thousand tons to a peak of 121.1 thousand tons in 2021 before a slight moderation to 119.6 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market followed a volatile path, declining to $168.6 million in 2020 before a strong rebound led to a peak value of $320.8 million in 2022.

The market contracted sharply in 2024, with volume falling to 84.3 thousand tons and value dropping to $154.5 million. This decline aligned with a broader European downturn where consumption of EVA copolymers fell by 7.4%, ending a four-year growth phase, and regional production decreased by 3.5%.

Production EVA copolymers in primary forms in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of EVA copolymers in primary forms has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 168.4 million US dollars, marking a 5.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 23.5%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Germany produced 107.9 thousand tonnes of EVA copolymers in primary forms, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports EVA copolymers in primary forms from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's exports of EVA copolymers in primary forms reached 102.6 thousand tonnes, showing a 4.2% decline from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.1%, with an average annual drop of 2.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 90.4 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export market for EVA copolymers in primary forms was diverse. Italy accounted for 26.5% of exports, France for 12.4%, and Austria for 5.0%, together making up 43.8% of total flows. The remaining 56.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of EVA copolymers in primary forms have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 178.8 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 10.4% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 19.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 7.0%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of EVA copolymers in primary forms in value terms were spread across many markets. Italy contributed 23.8% of exports, France 13.1%, and the United States 5.5%, together accounting for 42.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports EVA copolymers in primary forms to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 109.9 thousand tonnes, a modest 6.5% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.2%, with an average annual decline of 2.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 100.1 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest drop of 15.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Germany's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms were Belgium, accounting for 30.5% of imports, France with 14.7%, and Spain at 13.3%. Together, these three countries made up 58.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 178.8 million US dollars, showing a slight reduction of 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 12.5%, with an average annual decrease of 4.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium was the largest contributor to Germany's imports of EVA copolymers in primary forms in value terms, accounting for 27.8%. France followed with 14.5%, and Spain with 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 54.8% of total import flows.

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

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