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Poland - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Poland - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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December 9, 2024 at 4:31 AM GMT+0

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports Into Poland Drop 18%, Totaling $607M in 2023

Poland Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

In 2023, polyvinyl chloride imports into Poland expanded notably to 460K tons, surging by 12% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -13.3% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 531K tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports dropped sharply to $607M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $803M. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

COUNTRYImport Value of Polyvinyl Chloride in Poland (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany224243163169166220189190318313258
Sweden11.810.026.622.634.244.349.353.210178.769.1
Hungary29.927.121.326.728.337.248.634.467.169.353.6
Belgium27.623.017.410.835.326.716.324.582.574.139.1
Italy22.421.619.220.023.533.932.232.949.143.439.0
South Korea1.32.53.09.216.220.66.52.25.413.630.2
United States0.10.10.41.56.112.75.34.15.911.724.2
Netherlands22.415.73.67.44.414.26.43.614.430.919.3
Czech Republic16.422.416.817.114.226.54.211.534.321.211.7
Others26.227.622.019.730.241.344.940.112583.763.4
Total382393294304358477403396803739607
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Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (181K tons) constituted the largest polyvinyl chloride supplier to Poland, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, polyvinyl chloride imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (59K tons), threefold. Hungary (48K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+19.4% per year) and Hungary (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($258M) constituted the largest supplier of polyvinyl chloride to Poland, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($69M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 8.8% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+19.3% per year) and Hungary (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the polyvinyl chloride price amounted to $1,320 per ton (CIF, Poland), shrinking by -26.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,801 per ton in 2022, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,122 per ton), while the price for the United States ($874 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyvinyl chloride market in Poland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20163010 - Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163023 - Non-plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163025 - Plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, i n primary forms

Country coverage:

  • Poland

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Poland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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