Slovakia: Market for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 6.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X tons of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were exported from Slovakia; which is down by -61.8% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 226%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 208%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Slovakia, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +20.4%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, waning by -17.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Romania (+7.1%), 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 Slovakia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -5.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +40.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 65%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Slovakia, together accounting for 87% of total imports. Serbia, Portugal, Austria, Hungary, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +516.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Slovakia were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. Austria, Serbia, Portugal, Hungary, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +456.8%, 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

The average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +63.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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