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

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

In 2022, the EU market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 8.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the EU

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -7.9% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 75% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the major exporter of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, generating 34% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by Belgium (15%), France (10%), Italy (8%) and Poland (4.9%). Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms. At the same time, the Netherlands (+17.4%), France (+5.7%), Poland (+3.5%) and Belgium (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-1.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and France increased by +12 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in the European Union, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

In Germany, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+18.5% per year) and Belgium (+3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +52.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 32%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -3.4% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 +76.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) represented the major importers of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together generating 80% of total imports. Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Italy (with a CAGR of +12.0%), 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 importing markets in the European Union were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Ireland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +17.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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