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

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

The GCC market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, reducing by -60.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 56%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported in GCC; shrinking by -6.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporter of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms in GCC, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), achieving a 13% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of -2.7% from 2012 to 2022. Saudi Arabia (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-13.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier in GCC, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, waning by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.1%).

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports in GCC

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -57.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 36% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +23.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms importing markets in GCC were Bahrain ($X), Qatar ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +20.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -38.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform