Sudan: 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 Sudan

For the third year in a row, the Sudanese non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Sudan

For the third year in a row, Sudan recorded decline in overseas shipments of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, which decreased by 0% to X kg in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -78.3% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -56.5% was in 2017. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X kg) was the main destination for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia stood at -47.2%.

From 2016 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia totaled -31.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ethiopia.

From 2016 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ethiopia amounted to +30.1% per year.

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

Imports into Sudan

For the third consecutive year, Sudan recorded decline in purchases abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, which decreased by -16.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 388%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 377% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to Sudan, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to Sudan, with a combined 73% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% 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 +3.3% 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 +72.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :