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PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 market in Spain

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish polyamide market saw its volume rise to 106.5 thousand tons in 2019, supported by strong consumption from the engineering plastics segment where the automotive industry accounted for 35% of total demand. Investment in infrastructure and the automotive sector in emerging economies, including Spain, helped drive this initial growth. By 2020, however, market volume contracted to 91.7 thousand tons, a period for which no specific market drivers were highlighted in the available sources.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 119.6 thousand tons and value reaching 410.3 million US dollars. This surge was driven by robust demand from the automotive and textile sectors, where the automotive industry alone represented nearly 30% of total polyamide consumption, fueled by a focus on lightweight materials to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The positive momentum continued into 2022, with volume edging up to 124.8 thousand tons.

By 2024, the market volume had fallen significantly to 85.4 thousand tons. During this period, the automotive industry continued to integrate polyamide components for weight reduction, and Spain's significant sheep population remained a factor for textile and yarn production. However, the broader market for aliphatic polyamide resin was noted for growth due to demand from automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors, indicating segment-specific dynamics amidst an overall market contraction.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Spain
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2022, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Spain by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 was valued at 319.9 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 4.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 364.5 million US dollars, which represented a significant increase of 33.4%. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.4%	(15.6%)	4.0%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Spain produced 129.0 thousand tonnes of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612, showing a 2.5% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 17.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 134.4 thousand tonnes, which saw a substantial increase of 22.5%. The most significant decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.5%	(6.4%)	2.5%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Spain declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Spain exported 107.2 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 4.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 135.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a notable increase of 35.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.2%	(16.7%)	(4.9%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain exported PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 to a diverse range of markets. Even the top destinations—Germany, Poland, and Portugal—collectively accounted for only 47.4% of total exports in volume terms, indicating a broad distribution.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Spain fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 270.0 million US dollars, a modest decline of 9.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.0%. The peak value was in 2018 at 357.9 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 24.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	(16.4%)	(9.8%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany, Poland, and France together represented 45.9% of total exports, with Germany at 27.0%, Poland at 12.2%, and France at 6.7%. Many other countries accounted for the remaining 54.1%, highlighting a diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Spain declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Spain imported approximately 69.9 thousand tonnes, a sharp decrease of 25.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 19.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 6.8%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 95.5 thousand tonnes, which saw an increase of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	(2.3%)	(25.1%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 to Spain. Together, they accounted for 56.8% of total imports in volume terms, with Germany at 29.8%, Italy at 14.8%, and the Netherlands at 12.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Spain decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 217.1 million US dollars, a drop of 21.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports declined by 4.7%, with an annualized rate of -1.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 286.7 million US dollars, which saw an increase of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.8%	(3.8%)	(21.2%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Italy, and France remained the key partners for imports in value terms. Together, they represented 57.1% of total imports, with Germany at 31.4%, Italy at 13.0%, and France at 12.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io