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

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

The Swiss market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +3.6% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Switzerland

In value terms, production of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Switzerland declined significantly to X tons, shrinking by -18.6% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +50.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 65%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Switzerland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sixfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.1% per year) and Poland (+1.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Switzerland, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+0.4% per year) and Poland (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +79.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 60%. 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 overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Malaysia (+5.5%), 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 Switzerland

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Switzerland, with a combined 93% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +49.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 92% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.3%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +37.3%, saw 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

In 2022, the average import price for plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 +53.7% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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