South Africa - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingSouth Africa's Polyvinyl Chloride Imports Plunge to $57M in 2023
South Africa Polyvinyl Chloride Imports
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of polyvinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -34.7% to 58K tons. Overall, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 88K tons in 2022, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.
In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports fell notably to $57M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 151%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $122M in 2022, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Polyvinyl Chloride in South Africa (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| China | 8.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 8.3 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 32.8 | 38.9 | 16.3 |
| Germany | 5.5 | 7.1 | 10.8 | 15.2 | 10.9 | 13.8 | 12.6 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Sweden | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 5.5 |
| South Korea | 9.7 | 9.3 | 11.1 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 19.1 | 23.0 | 4.6 |
| France | 2.4 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Belgium | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 7.4 | 8.6 | 3.5 |
| United States | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Thailand | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 11.9 | 8.4 | 2.0 |
| Others | 12.2 | 8.8 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 14.8 | 11.0 | 8.7 | 18.1 | 19.5 | 8.3 |
| Total | 44.6 | 39.4 | 47.5 | 55.8 | 52.4 | 58.4 | 54.4 | 43.3 | 109 | 122 | 57.2 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, China (21K tons) constituted the largest supplier of polyvinyl chloride to South Africa, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, polyvinyl chloride imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (7.2K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (5.4K tons), with a 9.4% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+23.1% per year) and Germany (+6.2% per year).
In value terms, the largest polyvinyl chloride suppliers to South Africa were China ($16M), Germany ($10M) and Sweden ($5.5M), together comprising 56% of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the polyvinyl chloride price stood at $992 per ton (CIF, South Africa), which is down by -28.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 55%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,560 per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($2,259 per ton), while the price for Spain ($738 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyvinyl chloride market in South Africa. 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
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
