Romania: 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 Romania

The Romanian non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 91%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Romania

In 2022, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Romania shrank slightly to X tons, waning by -3.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +73.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Romania, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Algeria, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +120.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports. Slovakia, Algeria, North Macedonia, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +197.4%, recorded 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 non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price increased by +105.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Algeria (+34.9%), 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 Romania

In 2022, imports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip into Romania declined slightly to X tons, waning by -4% against the year before. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +32.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Romania, with a combined 68% 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 +13.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip to Romania, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+12.6% per year) and Italy (+14.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible expansion 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, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price increased by +61.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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