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

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

In 2022, the German market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 13% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +65.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

Exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany declined modestly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -4.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7%. 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 expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany, with a 22% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+0.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (-4.1% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Germany, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+1.9% per year) and China (+12.6% per year).

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 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Tunisia (+3.9%), 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 Germany

In 2022, the amount of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported into Germany dropped to X tons, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Germany, with a combined 72% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, France, Portugal, the UK, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports. France, Poland, Spain, the UK, Portugal, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +33.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +43.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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