CIS: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2024

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

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in the CIS non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market, when its value decreased by -0.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13%. The level of 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 in CIS

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -29% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 89% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Armenia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) - together made up 8.8% of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+49.8%) and Armenia (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +49.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (-12.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+33 p.p.) and Azerbaijan (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Armenia and Belarus saw its share reduced by -3% and -26.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplier in the CIS, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled +13.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (-5.6% per year) and Armenia (+3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Armenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in CIS

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -0.2% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +106.5% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports shrank to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 36%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2022. Uzbekistan (X tons) took a 6.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (6.2%). The following importers - Azerbaijan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - each accounted for a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports into Russia stood at +5.2%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+22.9%), Kazakhstan (+9.1%) and Azerbaijan (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +22.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (+6.7 p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (-4.8 p.p.) and Belarus (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in the CIS, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +2.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+8.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+20.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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