Overview of the Global Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

The global non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% 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 +4.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports

For the fourth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip, which increased by 1.1% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), the United States (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Turkey (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports from China stood at +10.0%. At the same time, Turkey (+10.6%), Poland (+4.8%), Spain (+2.5%), Japan (+1.9%) and Switzerland (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. Germany, South Korea, the United States and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-1.4%), Italy (-3.7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China and Turkey increased by +20 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 53% share of global exports.

China, with a CAGR of +13.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global 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, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

Global non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -1.9% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the main importers of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in 2022, finishing at near 8% and 7% of total imports, respectively. It was followed by Mexico (X tons), mixing up a 4.7% share of total imports. Vietnam (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Spain (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film importing markets worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 19% of global imports. Mexico, the UK, France, Vietnam, Turkey, Italy, Canada, Poland, Spain and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +16.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12% 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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