EU: Market for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip 2024

Market Size for Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in the EU

In 2022, the EU non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip in the EU

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip in the European Union declined to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Italy (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip. At the same time, Poland (X%), Hungary (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Italy (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Non-Cellular Polyvinyl Chloride Films, Sheets, Foil and Strip

Imports in the EU

After six years of growth, purchases abroad of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride films, sheets, foil and strip decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film imports in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest non-cellular polyvinyl chloride film importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Spain, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Romania, Austria, Greece, Portugal and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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