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

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

In 2022, the Europe market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -6.1% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the largest exporter of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, creating 29% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together took near 52% share of total exports. Poland (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%), the UK (+4.5%), Poland (+3.5%) and Belgium (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012-2022. 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 +10 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in Europe, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% 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

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase 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 +49.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -2.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +81.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main importers of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together creating 77% of total imports. Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a little 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, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 43% of total imports. The UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +17.0%, saw 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the UK (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform