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

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

The Italian market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 65% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Italy

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -13.4% to X tons. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Italy, together accounting for 36% of total exports. Turkey, the Netherlands, Hungary, France, Egypt, Tunisia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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 Netherlands (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports. Slovakia, the Netherlands, Hungary, France, Egypt, Tunisia, Romania, Brazil, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +19.7%, 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +62.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Tunisia (+6.0%), 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 Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported into Italy; rising by 27% on the year before. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Italy, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +40.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+58.0% per year) and Germany (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Italy, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +45.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+57.4% per year) and the UK (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 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 Romania (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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