Finland: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

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, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Finland

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Finland shrank sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -33.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 30%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Finland, accounting for a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Estonia amounted to -3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-11.1% per year) and Norway (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), Norway ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Finland worldwide, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Estonia, Sweden, the United States, the Czech Republic, Germany and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +14.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Finland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume increased by 11% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Finland, with a combined 63% share of total imports. Israel, the UK, Japan, China, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Ireland, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +129.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Finland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Sweden, Israel, Denmark, China, the United States, the UK, Switzerland, France, Ireland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +112.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 8.6%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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