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

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

The French market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 +70.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in France

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from France; with a decrease of -11.5% against the year before. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from France, together comprising 47% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from France were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 45% of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+6.4%), 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 France

Imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into France declined to X tons in 2022, falling by -9.6% against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +47.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to France, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.6% per year) and Germany (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to France, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.3% per year) and Germany (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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