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

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

In 2022, the French market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 16% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 3%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from France declined to X tons, waning by -5.5% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +12.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +76.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from France, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, Spain, Algeria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +18.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +50.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 (+3.7%), 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 France

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -1.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to France, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +40.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to France were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +48.5%, recorded 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

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +60.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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