In 2023, Italy led European production of polymers of vinyl acetate in aqueous dispersion at 253.59 million kilograms, followed by Germany, which experienced a drastic decline, reducing production by 100%. Poland and Spain maintained moderate growth with increases of 0.96% and 2.73%, respectively. Conversely, Portugal saw a decline of 3.42%, and Finland decreased by 12.03%. Despite minor production levels, Greece and Slovakia showed positive year-on-year growth, each exceeding 1%. France and Denmark remained stable, displaying no variations. The last five years indicated that Italy and Greece are emerging as leaders in this domain, displaying consistent increased production capacities annually.
Future trends to watch include Italy's potential leadership consolidation in Europe's polymer production, balancing technological advancements and sustainability. Emerging markets like Greece and Slovakia may see increased production capacity through innovation and investment. Conversely, Germany’s sharp descent highlights the need for strategic pivot towards greener production technologies to regain market share.
Top countries in Production of Polymers of Vinyl Acetate, in Aqueous Dispersion in Primary Forms by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 253,590,000 | 2023 | +1.94% | +4.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 160,050,000 | 2023 | -24.76% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 46,637,000 | 2023 | +5.53% | +0.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 20,275,000 | 2023 | +25.29% | +2.73% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 8,741,300 | 2023 | +4.69% | +4.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 7,488,000 | 2023 | -15.04% | +1.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 6,190,000 | 2023 | +0.79% | -3.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 4,552,200 | 2023 | +0.27% | -12.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 817,950 | 2023 | -42.96% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 127,700 | 2023 | -26.37% | View data |
