Poland: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2025

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Poland

In 2022, the Polish non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market decreased by -5.2% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in Poland

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports from Poland

In 2022, exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip from Poland totaled X tons, growing by 7.9% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Poland, with a combined 44% share of total exports. Belgium, Romania, Italy, the Czech Republic, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the UK and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Romania, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Italy, Belarus, Lithuania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Lithuania (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip were imported into Poland; reducing by -29.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +28.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Poland, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip to Poland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+24.4% per year) and China (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 50% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a slight increase. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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