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EU - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jun 20, 2022

Polyvinyl Chloride Export Prices in EU Surge 64%, Averaging $1,568 Per Ton

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

Polyvinyl chloride market in the European Union was estimated at approx. $6.6B in 2021. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The largest polyvinyl chloride markets in the European Union were Germany, Italy and Poland, with a combined 54% share of the total market.

EU Polyvinyl Chloride Consumption by Country

In 2021, consumption of polyvinyl chloride in the European Union totaled approx. 5.2M tons. The countries with the highest consumption volumes were Germany, Italy and France, together comprising 52% of total consumption. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Sweden, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 41%. 

EU Polyvinyl Chloride Production

Production of polyvinyl chloride in the European Union amounted to approx. 6.1M tons in 2021. In value terms, polyvinyl chloride production totaled $5.1B. 

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Germany, France and the Netherlands, together comprising 61% of total production. Spain, Belgium, Sweden and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

EU Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

Polyvinyl chloride exports fell slightly to 4.8M tons in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 

In value terms, exports soared to $7.6B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2011 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +0.3% over the last decade. 

Exports by Country

Germany (1,110K tons), France (911K tons), Belgium (680K tons) and the Netherlands (603K tons) represented roughly 68% of total supplies in 2021. Spain (343K tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 7.1% share, followed by Hungary (5.6%) and Sweden (5.5%). Portugal (171K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, the largest polyvinyl chloride supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($1.9B), France ($1.4B) and Belgium ($1.1B), together comprising 57% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +4.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports from 2011 to 2021. Shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $1,568 per ton, rising by 64% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($1,686 per ton) and Germany ($1,676 per ton), while the Netherlands ($1,314 per ton) and France ($1,521 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

EU Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

In 2021, overseas purchases of polyvinyl chloride were finally on the rise to reach 3.9M tons after two years of decline. This figure includes trade volumes between the EU countries and shipped outside the EU. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports soared to $6B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2011 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. 

Imports by Country

Germany (712K tons), Italy (712K tons), Poland (517K tons) and Belgium (472K tons) represented roughly 62% of total imports in 2021. France (280K tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (202K tons). All these countries together occupied approx. 12% share of total purchases. Spain (171K tons), the Czech Republic (135K tons), Romania (123K tons), Sweden (86K tons) and Ireland (61K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

In value terms, Germany ($1.1B), Italy ($1.1B) and Poland ($799M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 49% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Romania, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +7.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports over the past decade. Purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $1,538 per ton, rising by 57% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Ireland ($1,866 per ton) and Romania ($1,698 per ton), while Belgium ($1,346 per ton) and the Netherlands ($1,376 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polyvinyl chloride market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20163010 - Polyvinyl chloride, not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163023 - Non-plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, in primary forms
  • Prodcom 20163025 - Plasticised polyvinyl chloride mixed with any other substance, i n primary forms

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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