Czech Republic: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 138%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from the Czech Republic; reducing by -9.3% on 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the Czech Republic, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at +47.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+11.0% per year) and Poland (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +54.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+13.1% per year) and Poland (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +77.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Israel (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into the Czech Republic contracted notably to X tons, shrinking by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+2.8% per year) and Poland (-3.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to the Czech Republic, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+7.4% per year) and Poland (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +53.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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