Germany: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In 2022, the German market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 34% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +93.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Germany

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms dropped sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 53%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Germany

Exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -23.1% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 7.9%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Germany, together accounting for 36% of total exports. France, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK, the United States, China, Russia, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Germany were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 35% share of total exports. Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, the United States, Turkey, China, Russia, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

China, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +88.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Austria (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Germany

Imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Germany shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -5.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +115.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Germany, together comprising 71% of total imports. Mexico, Poland, the United States, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +36.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Germany were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Mexico, Poland, the United States, Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +41.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +97.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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