Hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

Spain's imports of hexamethylenediamine and ethylenediamine reached a peak of 37 650 t in 2021 before falling to 26 609 t in 2023, with a partial recovery to 29 939 t in 2024. The market volume followed a similar trajectory, declining from 36 748 t in 2022 to 30 801 t in 2023, then rising to 34 080 t in 2024. In value terms, the market contracted significantly from 132.5 M $ in 2022 to 75.7 M $ in 2024.

Domestic production in Spain decreased from 5 878 t in 2022 to 4 391 t in 2023, stabilizing at 4 421 t in 2024. This period coincided with BASF's 2022 announcement to build a major new hexamethylenediamine plant in France and its subsequent startup in 2024, which expanded regional supply capacity within the EU. Concurrent demand from the textile and automotive industries across Europe supported underlying consumption, contributing to the market's volume recovery in 2024 despite the continued decline in its total value.

Production hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts in Spain

According to Faostat, there is no production of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts in Spain.

Exports hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts from Spain

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 92 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a 9.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Spain exported 220 tonnes of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts, representing a sharp 63.4% decrease compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 89.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 551.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary buyer of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts from Spain, accounting for 76.3% of total exports in volume. The remaining exports went to a diverse group of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 519 000 US dollars, then reached their peak in 2017 with a 3.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts from Spain totaled 562 000 US dollars, marking a 61.2% year-over-year decline. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 74.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 179.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts from Spain in value terms were China with 59.9% of exports, France with 5.6%, and Egypt with 5.3%. Together, these three countries formed 70.8% of total export value.

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

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

Imports hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts to Spain

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts to Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 671 tonnes, down 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, imports in volume were heavily concentrated on France, which accounted for 90.4% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of hexamethylenediamine, ethylenediamine and their salts to Spain were recorded at 56 063 000 US dollars, representing a 0.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 55 684 000 US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 62 389 000 US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019 at 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was dominated by France, which accounted for 88.5% of total flows. Other destinations contributed relatively small shares.

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

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