Belgium: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Belgium

The Belgian market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Belgium

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -18.6% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +61.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Belgium, together comprising 87% of total exports. Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 93% share of total exports. Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.8%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +31.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +52.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the UK (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported into Belgium; leveling off at 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Belgium, with a combined 79% share of total imports. The UK, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +26.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports. The UK, Poland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +20.2%, 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 import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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