Europe: 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 Europe

In 2022, the Europe non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports in Europe

In 2022, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports in Europe fell to X tons, waning by -7.9% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.1%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 37% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together committing a 44% share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip. At the same time, Poland (+4.8%), Spain (+2.5%) and Switzerland (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.4%) and Italy (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+3.5 p.p.) and Poland (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplier in Europe, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.2% share.

In Germany, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports expanded at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-1.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Europe

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -9.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 6.2%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) represented the largest importers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, together constituting 71% of total imports. Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 35% of total imports. France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform