United Kingdom: 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 UK

In 2022, the UK non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in the UK

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production reduced dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 88% against the previous year. Non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -28.1% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from the UK, together accounting for 29% of total exports. The United States, Germany, Turkey, Denmark, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Australia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exported from the UK were the United States ($X), Ireland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. Turkey, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Australia, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +3.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (+3.6%), 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 UK

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, when their volume increased by 3.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports to the UK, together accounting for 68% of total imports. China, Hungary, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip to the UK, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-0.0% per year) and Italy (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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