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Kuwait - Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Price for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait - 2021

Price for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait (CIF) - 2021

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film import price stood at $2,746 per ton in December 2021, with an increase of 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2021 an increase of 51% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,462 per ton in September 2021; however, from October 2021 to December 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,220 per ton), while the price for Qatar ($1,588 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait (FOB) - 2021

The average non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film export price stood at $1,425 per ton in December 2021, shrinking by -20.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2021 an increase of 43% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,558 per ton. From July 2021 to December 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Jordan ($2,474 per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($505 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2021 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -28.4% to 3.7K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 1.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 8.6K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports shrank to $12M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $24M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	10.9	12.5	4.9	5.6	-19.9%
China	3.1	3.3	2.7	2.5	-6.9%
United Arab Emirates	2.5	1.9	1.0	1.0	-26.3%
South Korea	1.4	1.4	1.6	0.7	-20.6%
Turkey	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.3	-27.9%
Bahrain	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.2	-34.1%
Qatar	N/A	0.1	0.3	0.2	41.4%
Lebanon	0.5	0.3	0.4	0.2	-26.3%
Malaysia	0.4	0.4	0.2	0.2	-20.6%
Italy	0.3	0.5	0.7	0.1	-30.7%
Others	1.5	2.3	1.0	1.0	-12.6%
Total	22.2	24.0	14.1	12.1	-18.3%

Top Suppliers of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film to Kuwait in 2022:

Saudi Arabia (1592.8 tons)
China (851.7 tons)
United Arab Emirates (336.9 tons)
South Korea (186.2 tons)
Bahrain (96.6 tons)
Malaysia (81.5 tons)
Qatar (78.2 tons)
Lebanon (58.4 tons)
Turkey (54.9 tons)
Italy (47.8 tons)

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by -11% to 1.9K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 304%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.7K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports declined to $2.8M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Saudi Arabia	691	3,041	2,822	2,450	52.5%
Iraq	220	140	158	139	-14.2%
India	19.9	50.9	39.3	39.1	25.2%
Others	185	432	186	135	-10.0%
Total	1,116	3,664	3,205	2,764	35.3%

Top Export Markets for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Film from Kuwait in 2022:

Saudi Arabia (1394.6 tons)
Iraq (330.1 tons)
India (82.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film in Kuwait. 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 22213035 - Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, containing . 6 % of plasticisers, thickness . 1 mm
Prodcom 22213036 - Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, containing . 6 % of plasticisers, thickness > 1 mm
Prodcom 22213037 - Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, containing < 6 % of plasticisers, thickness . 1 mm
Prodcom 22213038 - Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polymers of vinyl chloride, containing < 6 % of plasticisers, thickness > 1 mm

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Kuwait

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Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
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15. Exports And Growth
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17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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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