Unsaturated polyesters in primary forms market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Austrian market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was influenced by the revised EU Waste Framework Directive, which set targets for separate textile collection by 2025, affecting polyester products. A global trend of rising demand for these resins, particularly in the construction and automotive sectors, supported market volume, which reached 4 350 t in 2019. By 2021, volume had slightly declined to 4 289 t, while the market value rose to 15.9 million USD, reflecting sustained demand amid evolving regulatory expectations.

From 2022 onward, the market volume contracted significantly, falling to 3 787 t in 2022 and 3 065 t in 2023. This decline coincided with a strengthened focus on circular economy and recycling within Austria's textile industry, where polyester is a key material. Studies on end-of-life textile management and preparations for the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) from 2024/2025 encouraged a shift toward secondary raw materials, reducing consumption of primary unsaturated polyesters. In 2024, volume stabilized at 3 006 t, while a 7.9% increase in wholesale prices for plastics in primary forms, including polyester resins, supported the market value at 11.6 million USD. Major suppliers like Ashland remained active, and global innovation toward bio-based and sustainable resins continued to shape the market landscape.

Production unsaturated polyesters in primary forms in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Austria's output of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms was valued at 12 242 K $ US, showing little to no change compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production decreased by 11.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Austria produced 3 323 t of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms, with only marginal fluctuations compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production declined by 11.4%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%.

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

Exports unsaturated polyesters in primary forms from Austria

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's exports of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased. In 2020, exports stood at 2 894 t, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.4%, with a CAGR of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 879 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Austria's exports of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms were Germany, accounting for 33.4% of exports, Russia at 10.3%, and Poland also at 10.3%. Together, these three countries represented 53.9% of total export 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, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's cross-border shipments of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms amounted to 10 641 K $ US, showing broad stability compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 606 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 11 537 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the three main markets for Austria's exports of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms in value terms were Germany, Poland, and Russia, which together absorbed 52.2% of total exports.

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

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

Imports unsaturated polyesters in primary forms to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's import volume of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 4 229 t, representing a moderate increase of 8.3% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.2%, with a CAGR of 1.7%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 163 t, with the largest decline that year at 21.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 23.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and France were the top suppliers of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms to Austria, accounting for 29.0%, 24.2%, and 15.3% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they made up 68.5% of total imports.

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, K $ US

After a two-year gain, Austria's imports of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms declined. In 2020, imports were approximately 12 590 K $ US, corresponding to a small fall of 2.0% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 12 847 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1.4%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Italy, and France formed the core of Austria's imports in value terms, with shares of 36.2%, 27.6%, and 11.1%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 74.9% of total import flows.

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

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