Overview of the Global Market for Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

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

After two years of growth, the global market for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -0.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

In value terms, production of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms decreased by -0.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% 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 +69.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the largest exporters of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together comprising 68% of total exports. The UK (X tons), Thailand (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 41% share of global exports.

China, with a CAGR of +32.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+4.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Plasticised Mixed Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms

Imports

In 2022, global imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms declined to X tons, which is down by -3% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, global imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms rose to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the major importers of non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms, together mixing up 30% of total imports. The following importers - Belgium (X tons), Myanmar (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Canada (X tons), India (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up 31% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Myanmar (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 26% of global imports. Canada, the UK, Ireland, Belgium, the United States, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, India, Italy and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Myanmar, with a CAGR of +50.8%, recorded 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

The average import price for non-plasticised mixed polyvinyl chloride in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 +29.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 ($X per ton), while Myanmar ($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 UK (+5.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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