Netherlands: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when its value decreased by -12.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from the Netherlands, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +10.8%), 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 the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 72% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +71.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 9.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to the Netherlands, with a combined 84% share of total imports. The United States, Poland, Portugal and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 86% of total imports. The United States, Sweden, Portugal and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.3%.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +22.5%, 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

In 2022, the average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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