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

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

In 2022, the Swiss market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Switzerland

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 19%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Switzerland fell markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -18.3% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +85.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 92%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Switzerland, together comprising 77% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +89.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exported from Switzerland worldwide, together comprising 76% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +85.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +68.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 42%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+5.9%), 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 Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms were imported into Switzerland; dropping by -11.9% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 +55.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Switzerland, with a combined 94% share of total imports. Belgium lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 3.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms suppliers to Switzerland were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports. Belgium lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 4%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +51.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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