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

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

In 2022, the Finnish market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -81.1% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 65% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Finland

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from Finland; which is down by -44.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 117%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Finland, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden stood at -8.0%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Finland, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to -5.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 41% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Finland

For the fourth consecutive year, Finland recorded growth in overseas purchases of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 301% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 278% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) was the main non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Finland, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X tons), with a 0.6% share of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden stood at +34.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.1% per year) and Germany (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Finland, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +32.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.7% per year) and Germany (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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