Kazakhstan: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Kazakhstan

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -20.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 739% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 698% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Kazakhstan, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia stood at +25.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+77.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+27.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +32.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+64.9% per year) and Uzbekistan (+23.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +81.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Russia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms imported into Kazakhstan totaled X tons, picking up by 4.7% against the year before. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 74%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Kazakhstan, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+37.8% per year) and Iran (+66.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Kazakhstan, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+36.4% per year) and Iran (+56.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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