New Zealand: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in New Zealand

After two years of growth, the New Zealand market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -9.1% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded temperate growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, shipments abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 1,109% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from New Zealand, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia stood at +37.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+119.7% per year) and the United States (+28.8% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from New Zealand, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia stood at +46.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+29.5% per year) and Mexico (+69.1% per year).

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 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 281%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+114.7%), 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 New Zealand

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -3.9% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 149%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 281%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to New Zealand, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), fourfold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+10.2% per year) and Singapore (+5.9% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to New Zealand, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+9.2% per year) and Singapore (+8.6% 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, with an increase of 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 53%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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