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Belgium - Polyvinyl Chloride in Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Polyvinyl Chloride Price in Belgium - 2023

Polyvinyl Chloride Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average polyvinyl chloride export price amounted to $1,039 per ton, reducing by -8.4% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,723 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,581 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($749 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (-1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Polyvinyl Chloride Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average polyvinyl chloride import price stood at $1,133 per ton in July 2023, with a decrease of -8.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,595 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,555 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($837 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Polyvinyl Chloride Exports in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of polyvinyl chloride decreased by -5.2% to 611K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.4%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 656K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports rose to $1B in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Polyvinyl Chloride in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	113	104	253	271	33.9%
France	60.6	69.9	122	145	33.8%
United Kingdom	61.6	46.8	64.4	137	30.5%
Turkey	100	93.5	109	97.4	-0.9%
Italy	28.2	36.6	69.9	69.4	35.0%
Netherlands	40.4	41.3	86.3	68.8	19.4%
Poland	8.4	13.7	51.4	56.8	89.1%
Austria	7.7	8.8	19.0	19.4	36.1%
Egypt	14.8	25.3	41.4	19.1	8.9%
Israel	10.3	13.8	31.0	16.1	16.1%
Brazil	14.1	9.1	12.9	5.1	-28.8%
Others	127	142	149	141	3.5%
Total	587	605	1,008	1,045	21.2%

Top Export Markets for Polyvinyl Chloride from Belgium in 2022:

Germany (149.7K tons)
France (79.6K tons)
Turkey (76.9K tons)
United Kingdom (67.2K tons)
Italy (38.4K tons)
Netherlands (37.4K tons)
Poland (34.6K tons)
Egypt (13.7K tons)
Israel (13.2K tons)
Austria (9.7K tons)
Brazil (3.7K tons)

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports in Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of polyvinyl chloride decreased by -11.2% to 413K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.3%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 465K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports expanded modestly to $643M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +66.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Import of Polyvinyl Chloride in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	150	141	175	175	5.3%
Germany	77.7	81.4	167	168	29.3%
Netherlands	72.5	78.8	128	132	22.1%
Mexico	52.7	33.9	61.1	65.0	7.2%
United States	18.4	16.2	20.7	44.4	34.1%
Others	38.0	35.3	77.5	58.9	15.7%
Total	409	387	629	643	16.3%

Top Suppliers of Polyvinyl Chloride to Belgium in 2022:

France (134.4K tons)
Germany (95.1K tons)
Netherlands (80.1K tons)
Mexico (40.7K tons)
United States (25.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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

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Belgium

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023