Slovenia: Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Slovenia

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -96.1% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 263%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 454%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Slovenia, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia amounted to -22.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (-25.8% per year) and Albania (-100.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Slovenia were Croatia ($X), Serbia ($X) and Albania ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of -7.5%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 169% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded strong growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Albania (+4,210.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Slovenia

Imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Slovenia fell to X tons in 2022, waning by -8.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +22.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms supplier to Slovenia, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.4% per year) and Hungary (+7.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Slovenia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at +6.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.6% per year) and Hungary (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +66.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36%. 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 noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform