France: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in France

The French market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in France

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were exported from France; dropping by -33.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from France, with a combined 61% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Hungary, French Polynesia, Tunisia, Turkey, New Caledonia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from France were Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports. Hungary, Tunisia, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, French Polynesia, Turkey, Switzerland and New Caledonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +81.7%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Hungary (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into France

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, when their volume decreased by -18.5% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to France, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +95.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 82% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +82.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride amounted to $X per ton, surging by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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