Eastern Europe: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

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

In 2022, the East European market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -14.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the key exporter of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 56% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (13%) and Romania (11%). The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up 5.2% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Poland stood at +3.5%. At the same time, Romania (+10.0%), Lithuania (+10.0%), Hungary (+5.8%) and the Czech Republic (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +10.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (+5.4 p.p.), Poland (+4 p.p.) and Hungary (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -6.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 12% share.

In Poland, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+8.5% per year) and Russia (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 +74.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 Czech Republic (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -9.9% to X tons. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +32.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the largest importer of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 57% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Romania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 28% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imports, with a CAGR of +9.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (+6.1%), the Czech Republic (+3.5%), Hungary (+3.4%) and Slovakia (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Belarus (-4.3%) and Ukraine (-8.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus and Ukraine saw its share reduced by -5.6% and -6.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in Eastern Europe, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +11.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+6.7% per year) and Romania (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +65.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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