Benelux: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Benelux

The Benelux market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -17.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Benelux

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported in Benelux; reducing by -10.7% against the year before. In general, exports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 213%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 191%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporter of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, achieving 74% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 26% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -5.5% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-9.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank by an average annual rate of -2.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.0%).

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Benelux

Imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -36.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in forms structure, together constituting 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +3.9%, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform