Poland: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Poland

The Polish market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by -26.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Production of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Poland

In value terms, production of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from Poland; with an increase of 17% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Poland, with a combined 52% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +29.0%), 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 Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 56% of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +35.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +105.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Belarus (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Poland plummeted to X tons, reducing by -27.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Poland, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Belgium, Lithuania, the Netherlands, South Korea, the United States, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

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 +141.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 57% of total imports. Belgium, Lithuania, South Korea, the Netherlands, the United States, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +126.9%, saw 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, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +99.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Ukraine ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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