Eastern Europe: Polyvinyl Chloride Market 2024

Polyvinyl Chloride Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European polyvinyl chloride market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Polyvinyl Chloride Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

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Polyvinyl Chloride Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the sixth year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of polyvinyl chloride, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the largest exporter of polyvinyl chloride in Eastern Europe, committing X% of total export. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Ukraine, Lithuania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polyvinyl Chloride Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of polyvinyl chloride imported in Eastern Europe reduced notably to X tons, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polyvinyl chloride imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Belarus (X%) and Ukraine (X%). Lithuania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polyvinyl chloride in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polyvinyl chloride import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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