United Arab Emirates: 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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 65% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -69.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 38%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 37% share of total exports. Bahrain, Germany, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Jordan, the Dominican Republic, India, the UK and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +73.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Bahrain ($X) were the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for 40% of total exports. Germany, Morocco, Tanzania, Jordan, Sri Lanka, India, the Dominican Republic, the UK and Rwanda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +61.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 40%. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Jordan (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports into the United Arab Emirates rose notably to X tons in 2022, growing by 13% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 +83.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+10.0% per year) and Turkey (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports. Austria, France, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +153.6%, 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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