Germany: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Germany

In 2022, the German non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Germany

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip exported from Germany contracted to X tons, shrinking by -9.6% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, the United States, Austria, Russia, the Czech Republic and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 30% of total exports. Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, the United States, the Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +7.5%, 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Poland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 8%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplier to Germany, with a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland amounted to +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-4.3% per year) and France (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip to Germany, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland stood at +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-2.9% per year) and France (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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