Algeria: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Algeria

In 2022, the Algerian non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports from Algeria

Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Algeria soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 74% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 149% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Algeria, together comprising 27% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip exports from Algeria, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-17.0% per year) and Italy (-25.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports into Algeria

Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports into Algeria soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 24% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Algeria, with a combined 49% share of total imports. Turkey, Italy, Spain, India and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +199.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Algeria were China ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Turkey, Italy, India, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +160.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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