Slovenia: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Slovenia

In 2022, the Slovene market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 9.8% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 60% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,080% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,687%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Slovenia, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +125.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Slovenia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +159.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+16.5% per year) and Croatia (+2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +83.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 China (+48.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, purchases abroad of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 3.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +16.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 141% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Slovenia, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Turkey, Hungary, Egypt, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +129.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Slovenia were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. Hungary, Turkey, Egypt, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +177.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +76.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform