Finland: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Finland

The Finnish market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +43.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Finland

In 2022, overseas shipments of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -41.5% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 83%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Finland, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Estonia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia stood at -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-26.1% per year) and China (+11.4% per year).

In value terms, Estonia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Finland, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Estonia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+12.9% per year) and Spain (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +105.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Spain (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Finland

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -19.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 +55.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Finland, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +32.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Finland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +27.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +61.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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