Belgium: 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 Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market decreased by -42.8% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Belgium

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip from Belgium dropped remarkably to X tons, falling by -39.3% on the year before. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Belgium, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Spain, the UK, Poland, Australia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, the UK, Turkey and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 34% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -37.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Belgium, together accounting for 82% of total imports. France, China, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Japan, Israel and the UK 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 the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +58.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports. France, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, China, Spain, Japan, the UK and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +60.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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