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

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

The Italian market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Italy

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 8.2% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Italy, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Israel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Romania and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Italy were France ($X), Poland ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for 40% of total exports. Germany, Slovenia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Israel, Romania, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +26.2%, recorded 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

The average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +53.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 the Czech Republic (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 91%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Italy, together comprising 79% of total imports. Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands, Hungary and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +142.8%), 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 suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Hungary and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +140.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 United States (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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