Switzerland: Market for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms in Switzerland

The Swiss market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -10.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 +49.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by 30% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 179%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Switzerland, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+30.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+65.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms exports from Switzerland, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+48.4% per year) and the United States (+22.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Hungary (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Pure Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms into Switzerland reduced notably to X tons, with a decrease of -25% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +95.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Switzerland, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-12.1% per year) and France (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms to Switzerland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +33.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.2% per year) and France (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 pure polyvinyl chloride in primary forms increased by +104.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :